The Practice is proud to announce the formation of a
PATIENTS' PARTICIPATION GROUP

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The Government is re-organising the way in which the National Health Service works and provides services to its practice Directors.

It is now necessary for patients to have a channel to receive information on decisions being taken by the Practice, which have a direct bearing on how it supports its patients needs and for patients to comment and offer suggestions.

The aim of a PPG (Patient Participation Group), is to offer a way for local people to get involved in the planning of new health services, and developments of existing services.

PPGs give patients, GPs and Practice staff an opportunity to meet; to exchange ideas, information and then take action.

Any registered patient who would like to become a member of the group, or would be willing to assist in specific projects as co-opted help, would be most welcome.

Any questions regarding the PPG please contact the Assistant Practice Manager at the surgery.

The fundamental object and priority of the group, is to make a direct link between the Patients and the Practice.

The PPG will provide regular information on the direction and services offered by the practice and gather information from the patients, which will help the Practice in formulating and providing support and services.

It is not a forum for individual complaints or single issues. The Practice has a procedure in place to deal with these concerns.

As communication is important, and the need to keep unnecessary costs to the bare minimum, the Practice kindly asks you, where possible as a patient, if you would provide your email address on the cut off page and return it to the surgery as soon as possible.

There is a "Patient Participation Group" notice board will be sited in the surgery and a news letter will be published from time to time.

Thank you for your interest and co-operation.