PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP MEETING 28/07/16

Welcome to Summer 2016 Traditionally a quieter time of the year , but needs good weather ! August is a busy time for changeover of our trainee doctors but we plan for this every year successfully

STAFF UPDATE New Foundation Year 2 Doctor 2 new GP Trainees both year 1 Dr Ed Platford is now fully qualified GP Trainer Amanda Stanley joined our nursing team in April (Respiratory background) **NAME OF NEW NURSE***

Medical secretary Deborah Bygrave leaving this week Replacement starting later in August

CQC outcome Inspection March 2016 Outcome “good” across the board Thanks for support and help during what was a stressful busy time of the year. Next inspection probably in 5 years?

EVENTS CHARITY WALK : Yorkshire Three Peaks 11/06/16. Raised over £1000 target. Planning to repeat next year. Macmillan Coffee morning event: 30/09/16 “what do the group think for this year?” Jeans for Genes Day 23/09/16 ?

New Services New provider of NHS Physiotherapy, hosted at College Lane. Dermatology Community clinic alternate Wednesday afternoons, starting 03/08/16. Joint initiative between Mid Yorkshire Hospital dermatology specialists and Novus. Triaged by consultation and allocated to an appropriate clinic, and will accept Children and Adults

Maintaining Level 4 Diabetes service provision allowing us to be able to commence insulin therapy and invite patients with more challenging diabetes issues to attend a joint clinic with Dr Da Costa, Consultant Diabetologist. Enhanced joint injections service by Dr Ed Platford.

Service reminders Hosted ultrasound service alternate weeks Cryotherapy and minor surgery Repeat dispensing system with Lo’s Pharmacy (>1000 patients signed up) Electronic prescribing –”no paper” On Line prescription ordering when signed up for On Line Access.