Patient Reference Group

As patients of our practice, we hope you might be interested in joining our new patient reference group. This is part of a national initiative aimed at encouraging the greater involvement of patients in decisions about the range and quality of services provided and over time, planned and funded by the practice.

So what does this mean for you? The idea is that a representative cross section of our patients are asked periodically, perhaps two or three times a year - about matters that affect the practice and its patients. Initially we envisage this will be via on-line surveys or by postal questionnaire. One advantage of this is that patients can contribute their views and ideas without committing more time to attending meetings; thus making it more convenient for everyone.

If you would like to join the Practice Reference Group, please download and complete this form and return it to a member of staff. We are aiming to get around 50 people of all ages, male and female, different ethnic backgrounds, medical conditions and needs so that different points of view can be taken into account by doctors and staff in the practice.

We will let you know at the beginning of September how things are going and what happens next.