Patient Participation Group
The Practice has an active Patient Participation Group which meets quarterly on a Wednesday evening here at the surgery. It works closely with the staff team and represents the views of all the patients. The group’s successes include:
- raising the concerns of individuals which affect the running of the Practice
- ensuring that nearly every household receives a copy of the practice newsletter and will continue to do so.
- supporting health education (e.g. the Weight Management evening) and the Expert Patient Programme
- supporting Carers
- supporting the Practice in its responses to the NHS when needed.
If you would like further information about the activities of this group, would like to join, or simply attend a meeting without obligation, please contact the Practice Manager on 01305 848333 or by e-mail to clare.stickland@dorsetgp.nhs.uk
No special skills are required, just an interest in improving the quality of healthcare locally.
Patient Participation Group Committee
The committee consists of Patient representatives from the Practice, the Practice Manager, a member of the Practice staff, the co-ordinator of the Friends of the Practice, and a representative of the Carers. It meets once every three months.