Last updated:
Friday, 09. October 2009
The Birchwood Medical Practice Patient Participation Group
What is a Patient Group?
A selection of patients and/or practice staff who meet at regular intervals to decide ways of making a positive contribution to the services and facilities offered by the practice to its patients.
Purpose of having a Patient Participation Group
 | To give practice staff and patients the opportunity to discuss topics of mutual interest in their practice |
| To provide the means for patients to make positive suggestions about the practice and patient healthcare |
| To have a representative group that can be called on to influence the local provision of services and healthcare. |
| To improve communication between the practice and the patients. |
| To encourage a spirit of self help and support amongst patients to improve their health and well being. |
How can you contact the Patient Participation Group?
- You can leave messages at the reception desk or email the practice on bmp@lpct.nhs.uk