Patient Participation Group

31st January 2014

The results from the recent Receptionist Survey were discussed by the group.
(The survey results are available on the practice website).

Patient Care Data was discussed, the practice informed the group of the role of Caldicott Guardian, and data controller of practice information.

The members of our PPG who attend the Rotherham wide practice Networking ppg meetings updated us on what had been discussed at their
recent meeting.

There was a copy of the CQC inspection report from Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
Some of the Topics that were discussed were about Dementia Screening, and patients over 75 years of age having a named GP.

The Jayex Board had broke recently so it was discussed what would be the best way forward, (i.e. whether or not to replace it).  
GPs had received feedback that patients like the Gp to come out to the waiting area and call them, it is more personal and friendly.
Representatives from the group suggested how we worked previously using numbers and colours.  This was to be taken back to the practice to decide on which option to take.

We discussed Forward Planning as Dr. Newton was leaving the Practice.
Locum cover was discussed as we have Locums that work for us on a regular basis.

The group were informed of a change of Partnership that was going to take effect from April 2014.

Meetings would be taken over by the Practice Manager until the new partner arrives.

Dr. Hirst thanked the group for all their help and support in developing the group, and asked the members to look to recruit more people to take the PPG forward.

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