Join us if you want to make a difference to our surgery!
Join our PPG
We as a practice want to ensure that patients are involved in decisions about the range and quality of services we provide.
This PPG was formed in January 2012
If you would like to be a member of this group:
- Contact Mrs Linda Heywood – Practice Manager on 01204 463090
- Complete our PPG Sign Up Form
Non-urgent advice: Please Note
We will be in touch shortly after we receive your form. Please note that no medical information or questions will be responded to
If you prefer, you can download the sign up form as a pdf document, print it out, complete it and return it to the practice.
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes June 2017
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP MEETING
Thursday 22nd June 2017
Attendees
Please see attached sheet for list of attendees.
Welcome and Housekeeping
- The group was welcomed.
- Informed there were no fire alarm tests planned for the day; if the alarm rang, we would need to leave by the back door.
- Toilets were pointed out and everyone was provided with a drink.
Guest Speaker: Mrs Karen Wilson (Healthwatch Bolton)
- Karen explained that Healthwatch Bolton is the local consumer champion for health and social care issues.
- She described their powers to inspect care homes, speaking to residents and/or family members to assess satisfaction.
- Clarified they do not have powers to close down homes.
- Leaflets and an annual report were distributed to PPG members.
Dr Haslam Leaving the Practice
- The group was informed that Dr Haslam was moving on to pastures new.
- Members expressed sadness, wished her the best of luck, and asked about her replacement.
- It was explained that Dr Arefa Badat, previously a salaried GP, would become a new partner.
- This creates a vacancy for a new GP/salaried doctor.
- The difficulty of recruiting doctors was discussed, and the possibility of using locums was mentioned.
Car Park Issues
- A recurring issue: patients struggle to find parking due to commuters from the train station using the car park.
- A member reported speaking with Edward Henshaw from Assura (building owners), who assured her that a Parking Eye system was being organised.
- Linda Heywood (PM) was already aware of this.
- However, the member also spoke to a council representative who said Assura had not applied for planning permission.
- LH agreed to follow up and report back at the next meeting.
Meeting Close
- The meeting closed at 2:20 pm.