Developing Patient Participation Groups Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly 2014-2015

Project funded by NHS England To develop Patient Participation Groups (PPG) Current lack of consistency Some doing very well Others struggling or non existent Money spent on Direct Enhanced Service (DES) Clarity and direction needed What are PPGs for? What could they achieve ? Positive contribution to a GP practice, Recruit from wider age range and types of patients- not just a committee meeting.

Benefits for GP practices Enhanced Services Funding Supports CQC Registration/inspection Friends and Family Test Improves two-way communication Breaks down barriers, builds understanding of needs and limitations Health Promotion Information on appropriate use of NHS A valuable resource to support the practice...from public health campaigns to fundraising

Achievements Database of progress /230 practices/contacted all 8 local workshops –180 people Information/support pack + easy read leaflet Social webinar training session Student pilots – Plymouth University/Exmouth College/ Garras and Sithney primary schools Reaching out to wider groups-Cornwall People First, Exeter Deaf Academy Recruitment publicity materials/ideas PPG project reference group well established network Report with recommendations Films Conference – start of annual event

Our film so far … https://youtu.be/y1A2xa08lbM

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