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PPG Committee Meeting
Thursday 10^th October 2013 1.30p.m. at The Horse and Trumpet

Those present: Geoff Moulds, Muriel Jones, Heather Canham, Ann Childs, Carolyn Necklen, Mrs.Sharon Clay, Jane Steele, Dr.Jason Fitchett, Ruth Bruce, Nicola Massey

Apologies: Pat Haswell

1.	Minutes of the previous meeting – these were agreed as a true and correct record of events.

2.	a) Resignations- Bernard Singleton and Joan Manning have both resigned from the committee. Carolyn will get a form from the bank to remove Bernard as a signatory on the bank account.
b) Commitment – Heather asked that those present should put dates of future meetings in their diaries on the day of booking and then avoid taking on other engagements that would clash.
c) Skills Audit – it would be useful to know what skills committee members have to offer. If there are any gaps perhaps we could seek new members who can offer those skills.
Carolyn | Organisation | Catering |
Ruth | Promotion of events | Printing leaflets/posters | Resourcing speakers
Ann | Setting up | Baking | Sewing
Nicola | Finance | Catering |
Jane | Organisation | Catering |
Geoff | Finance | Organisation |
Muriel | Setting up | Putting up posters |
Jason | Organisation | Long term planning | Public speaking
Heather | Baking | |

| | Action to be taken
| | who | when
3. | Launch of NHS 111 – Ruth reported that NHS 111 went live on Sept 9^th and the out-of-hours-service followed on Sept 24^th. All seems to be running well. There is good feedback from patients and practices. There is a nightly audit of the system and a daily conference call between the out-of-hour team, NHS 111 and CCG staff to check that the system is working well. | |
4. | Flu Campaign – it has been decided that the group’s help is not required with this. However, the campaign is ongoing throughout the rest of October and it would be a great opportunity while there are people visiting the surgery to make info about the group highly visible. (see item 5) | |

5.

Insert in Talk @Sileby – an article has been prepared to be put into Talk@Sileby which gives information about the online booking system, the PRG and the flu campaign. It was agreed if this article was presented in a colourful border then it could be given out at the flu clinics. Ruth is willing to print these off and deliver them.

Printing – Ruth

Placed - Heather

As soon as it is sent to her

a.s.a.p

6.

COPD Awareness Event – It was agreed to hold a coffee morning at 10.30 one day in the week beginning November 18^th.
•	Production of a poster.
•	Posters displayed on Parish Council Notice Boards and shops that are supportive e.g. Tesco, Boots
•	Articles/adverts placed in Talk@Sileby, and Village News
•	We will supply coffee and cakes (details at next meeting)

Jane
Muriel

Heather

a.s.a.p
a.s.a.p

a.s.a.p

7.

Feedback from Network Meeting – Carolyn reported that the meeting
•	had introduced NHS 111 
•	informed us about the SCR (summary care record) which is currently reaching all patients – this is information about patients to be made accessible to relevant medical staff in case of dealing with an emergency where the patient is unconscious and unable to give details such as any medication currently being taken.
•	included a role play of a PCP (Proactive Care Presentaion)
•	introduced the EPP (Expert Patient Programme) This is a course which patients can attend to help them manage any long term conditions.
•	introduced West Leicestershire’s Flo (tele-health service) which at the time of the Network meeting The Banks Surgery had not yet signed up to.
•	Supplied a list of questions that West Leics request are added to our next patient survey.

8.

PPG Noticeboard/ Suggestions box – a section of the long notice board has been offered for PPG notices. 
Ruth offered some yellow A3 paper to cover this. 
Geoff suggested that anything we put on there should be bright and eye-catching. The space will be used to explain what the group is about/ invite new members/ advertise up-coming events. Jane said that the Practice suggestion box is not well used.

Ruth

14.10.13

9. | Newsletter – following the Network Meeting Carolyn had seen that some groups present a quarterly newsletter and felt that this might be a useful avenue to explore. It was agreed that at present an annual newsletter reporting what we had done in the previous year would probably suffice. | |

10.

Fundraising –
a)	Sileby Bake Off a date around about Feb 14^th to lend a Valentine’s theme. Ruth suggested that advertising at local Mother and Toddler Groups/ Nurseries would be a good idea. Carolyn knows of a professional willing to volunteer to act as a judge.
b)	A Spring/Summer Walk ending with a pub lunch. Ruth gave Carolyn info about a Leicester Health Walks website. She will see what plans there are for a walk near Sileby.
c)	Quiz – 7p.m. Sunday 15^th December at The Horse and Trumpet
d)	The NHS “Listening Booth” to be part of a PPG stand at the Sileby Christmas Light switch on – December 6^th.

a, b, c, to be planned further at the next meeting

Ruth to make enquiries

11. | Surgery Purchase – Dr. Fitchett had reported the cost of a suitable monitor to be erected in the waiting room to be £400. The committee agreed that he should go ahead and place the order. | Dr. Fitchett | As soon as he has time
12. | News regarding Section 106 – this has been postponed until the next meeting.  Amanda Anderson, Medical and Pharmacy Contracts Manager (Leicestershire), will be invited to the meeting. She represents Primary Care Contracts. | |

13.

A.G.M. Monday 14^th October – The financial report has been prepared.
Some concerns were expressed about how many people will attend.

Copied in readiness for meeting - Jane

Before Monday

14.

A.O.B. Veronica Home from Boots to be invited to the next meeting.
Mrs Clay suggested that we might hold a defibrillator training session for PPG members or even run this as a PPG event for any interested parties.

15.

DONM 
Thursday 7^th November 1.30 p.m. Horse and Trumpet  and then                       
Thursday 12^th December 1.30 p.m. Horse and Trumpet

Heather to book venue