Tickhill & Colliery Practice PPG

• Patient Participation Group• First established November 2011• Member of the National Association

since October 2012

Who are we?

• All patients• All volunteers• The constitution states a committee of 15 and

a wider reference group.• We currently have 12 on the committee and

only 4 in the wider group. • YOU could join us!!

Why have a PPG?

• Changes to the structure of the NHS mean that PCTs will no longer exist and the funding for services will change

• GP practices will be buying in services for their patients

• The Patient is at the heart of this system and the PPG can be part of it by reflecting patients’ needs.

Clinical Commisioning Group

• The CCG will be made up of local GPs with representatives locally attending area groups and reps. from that group meeting centrally.

• The aim is better value for money with less funding.

• The plan is for the PPGs across Doncaster to mirror this structure and get our views across.

• To do this we need to get the views of our patients about their needs and care.

How are we reaching out

• Articles in The Today Magazines for Tickhill Wadworth and Harworth.

• The Practice Newsletter• The Practice website• Leaflets, posters and fliers• Our noticeboards in the Waiting Areas• Patient Satisfaction Surveys• Information Evenings on Health Education• Questionnaires

Quality

• Following Patient Satisfaction Surveys we have highlighted areas seen as in need of improvement and discussed ideas for possible change.

• One aim is for patients to take responsibility for some aspects of their own health eg screening and vaccination.

• We have assisted staff with non confidential tasks at mass flu vaccination days (eg box opening)aiming to better utilise staff time and speed up the process

• Input into policies to reflect views of patients.

CQC

• The Care quality Commission will inspect all Primary care services and interview patients staff and members of the PPG to check that the 16 essential standards are being met

• All changes considered can have input from the PPG

• The whole aim is for patients to use the facilities to best advantage.

• We would like the views of our patients.• We would welcome ideas, positive comments

and feedback.• Email us at tickhillandcollieryppg@yahoo.com

or• Phone either surgery and ask for one of the

PPG committee to contact you.

Views and suggestions