1. Crich Medical Practice
Patient Participation Group
National Perspective
Crich Group
Group Membership
Communication
Work of the Group
Priorities
PPG Meeting 29 April 2015

2. National Perspective
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUPS (PPGS) WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR PRACTICES TO:
help patients to take more responsibility for their health.
contribute to the continuous improvement of services and quality of care
foster improved communication between the practice and its patients
provide practical support for the practice and help to implement change

3. Crich PPG
Established in The aim of the group is to facilitate co-operation and an effective dialogue between Crich Medical Practice and its patients to promote the health and well-being of the community   It meets no less than four times a year   Affiliated to the national association

4. Membership
Membership is open to all registered patients or their representatives from the practice   This includes all the villages – South Wingfield, Wessington, Whatstandwell, Lea, Holloway, Fritchley, Sawmills, Brackenfield, Dethick, Alderwasley,, Nether Heage, Bullbridge, Ambergate, Lea Bridge, Pentrich, Oakerthorpe, Higham and Crich   Currently 13 members plus the practice manager   Seeking to make the membership more representative   Establishing a virtual group

5. Communication
Crich Area Community News   Parish magazines   Practice website   Twitter   Folders and noticeboards  

6. Work of the Group Surveys Action plan
Communication with individual patients   Dissemination of general information   Dissemination of information to promote equality of access 

7. Priorities
What do you think our priorities should be?   How can we maximise the involvement from the local community?