Pinehill Patient Participation Group was formed a few years ago. It is a group run by patients for patients on a voluntary basis. The group currently consists of several patients and the Practice Manager. Pinehill PPG meets once every 2 months.
Its aims are:
- To promote self help as a process to enable patients to develop a mutual interest in their primary health care at the surgery.
- To provide grass roots forums in the community for patients, carers and health service staff which will have benefits for all.
- Encourage effective communication between patients and health professionals.
It has been involved in:
- Attending stakeholder meetings at the Chase Hospital
- Liaising with practice and producing newsletter for surgery.