Patient Participation Group

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17th March 2026

Opening Remark

A follow-on meeting was held; however, it was not attended by any members of the Patient Participation Group apart from the proposed chair and the surgery representative. As a result, there is no additional information to report from that meeting.

1. Practice Building Improvements

• The upstairs area has been fully repainted and re‑carpeted, creating a cleaner and more welcoming space.
• A new secure records storage room has been completed, supporting safe and compliant management of patient information.
• The group noted the improvements and welcomed the investment in the patient environment.

2. Staffing Update

• A new GP and a new administrator have been appointed and will join the practice in the new year.
• This will provide the equivalent of two additional clinical sessions per week.
• New staff will be introduced at the next Patient Group meeting.
• The group welcomed the increase in staffing capacity.

3. New Blood Pressure Machine

• A new self‑service blood pressure machine is now installed and available for patient use.
• The machine does not currently record BMI; the practice is exploring options to add this functionality.
• The group supported reviewing additional machine capabilities.

4. Tele-dermatology Upgrade

• A system upgrade has been agreed in principle.
• A modern system will provide higher‑resolution images and improve early detection of potential skin cancers.
• The group requested more information for patients on wider screening programmes, such as prostate cancer screening.
• The practice will distribute additional leaflets and updated patient information materials.

5. Future Diagnostic Equipment

• The group asked what additional diagnostic equipment may be feasible for the practice.