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Developing Patient Participation Groups

Explore the project funded by NHS England in 2014-2015 to develop Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) in Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly. Addressing the lack of consistency, the initiative aims to enhance communication, support GP practices, promote health education, and empower patients. Achievements include workshops, pilot programs, webinars, and a strong network for ongoing improvement.

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Developing Patient Participation Groups

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

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

  6. Any Questions? For further information contact: Heather Eardley heather@patients-association.com Helpline 0845 608 4455 www.patients-association.com

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