Since the Summer of 2010, a small group of patients, GP’s, Nurses and Managers of the practice have been meeting to discuss how patients can get more involved in making decisions on how the practice is run.
This group has called itself the ASK PPG (Adelaide Street & Kentmere Patient Participation Group).
Currently, only 1 in 20 GP practices in the UK has a patient group, but we feel that it is an integral part of developing the surgeries so that they are fit for the needs of patients. We have already discussed the changes to the reception areas with the group, but they have also come up with small ideas that mean a lot to our patients, such as reintroducing the sending out of bereavement cards - a small thing, but its these things that really matter to people.
If you would like more information about the group, or would like to get involved, please call our dedicated message line on 07504 119097 and one of the group will call you back.
Alternatively, you can email the us at ppg@blackpoolgp.co.uk or use the 'Contact Us' form on the tab above.