Latest Minutes - 17th December 2025

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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. 

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.

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. 

Teledermatology 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. 

Future Diagnostic Equipment 

• The group asked what additional diagnostic equipment may be feasible for the practice. 
• They also discussed exploring shared resources with neighbouring practices if independent funding is not viable. 
• The practice will investigate options and report back. 

Patient Feedback 

• Positive patient comments were shared regarding staff and the improved environment. 
• Requests included more information about screening and interest in further diagnostic services. 
• The practice welcomed ongoing patient feedback.