Submitted by Dr Jonathan Harness on Tue, 27/03/2012 - 16:14
This report outlines the steps taken to re-establish the patient participation group, how the group has agreed priorities and undertaken wider consultation with other patients.
Submitted by Dr Jonathan Harness on Tue, 20/03/2012 - 06:13
The Patient Participation Group had its annual general meeting in September 2011.
The group discussed the main issues concerning the patients, partners and staff of the practice, making reference to the web survey and Extended Hours survey as appropriate. The priorities for the year ahead were agreed.
Submitted by Dr Jonathan Harness on Mon, 19/03/2012 - 22:11
Improving continuity of care is a priority issue
The Patient Participation Group AGM suggested a change to the appointment system
We undertook a patient survey to check that patients agreed that the proposed change was acceptable – only 12% agreed that the change was preferable.
We have shown that most patients (81%) do not understand the current appointment system
This is a copy of the email sent to patients on our patient participation group emailing list (if you would like to join the group, please do contact the practice to find out more). However, we invite the views of any registered patient on these questions.
Submitted by Dr Jonathan Harness on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 21:00
One of the major developments for the practice has been the redesign of the practice website. Prior to creating the brief, the practice surveyed a selection of patients to establish how many patients have access to the internet and what features they would find useful in a website.
This survey was followed up by discussion with the patient participation group, who suggested further features that they felt would be useful.
Submitted by Dr Jonathan Harness on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 20:50
In May 2011, the practice compiled a profile of the patients on its list. Totally anonymised data was used to gather information about the spread of age, gender and ethnicity of patients in the area. This information is useful for planning services and to ensure that any surveys or consultations we undertake are broadly representative of the views of the practice.
Submitted by Dr Jonathan Harness on Tue, 26/07/2011 - 14:04
A survey was undertaken in May 2011, to establish whether there was any significant drive from patients to alter our opening hours. The results showed that the current extended opening hours suited the most patients.
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