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PATIENT LINK in Penkridge

Who are we?     What do we do?     How can I influence change in Penkridge and communicate my views?     Summary of our work in the last year

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What is Patient Link and Who are they?

Patient Link is an independent Patient Participation Group linked to the practice, whose purpose is to help improve communications between patients, their carers and the doctors and staff of the practice.

We are a group of local residents (current members listed below) with an interest in the quality and range of services offered at the practice, and keen to support the doctors and staff in making improvements in response to local needs.

The Group's officers for 2008 are:   Chair:  Amanda Parkyn Tel: 714520    Secretary:  Ruth Goodison Tel: 713246

What does Patient Link do?

We meet regularly both as an independent group and in discussion with doctors and the practice manager.  During our first year we were involved in giving practical support following the practice's move to new premises in Pinfold Lane.  We also helped to develop a patient information leaflet which will be issued to all new patients.  In the coming year, we plan to focus on gaining the views of a wider range of patients as to whether the practice meets and whether there are changes that could make an improvement.

How you can influence change in Penkridge

If you have a suggestion or concern about practice services, the group is keen to hear from you.  Just contact one of our officers, or any of our members.  A list of current members of the group, with their phone numbers, is given below.  OR, if you are ONLINE, click on "Have Your Say" below.

Patient Link also wants to broaden its representation.  In particular, we are seeking additional members from the following groups:
   People in their teens and twenties
   parents with young children
   carers of those with special needs
so that their perspectives can be reflected in our work.  To find out more, contact our Chair or Secretary.



If you are ONLINE
this is another way to
get your message across

 Click on the "Have Your Say" image on the left and then, if you haven't a Google account, set one up (very easy), and join the Penkridge Community to "have your say".   You will find there a "Patient Link" Section where you can post your comments, questions, ideas and suggestions.  You can "INFLUENCE CHANGE" in the Health Service operating in our community.

Alternatively, you can:

   a)  write to:   Secretary, Penkridge Patient Link,
c/o Penkridge Medical Practice, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge ST19 5AP
   b)  drop a note into the Patient Link box in the Pinfold Lane Health Centre - download a "Comment Form"
 

Current Members of Patient Link in Penkridge for the year 2008/2009 are:

Barbara Boote            01785 780118
Roger Carder                       712193
Kate Cartmel                       712690
Monica Collier                      712227
Sandra Crowther
Gordon Files                        712665
Sheila Finn                          716018
Ruth Goodison (Secretary)     713246
Peter Jones                         713227
Amanda Parkyn (Chair)          714520
Howard Stemp                     713961
Caroline Whalley                   710879


Chair's Report for the year 2009              Chair's Report for the first year 2007/8