Useful Resources
The National Association of Patient
Participation >>
is a national government-funded organisation that invites
affilates via membership. PPG membership is just £25 per
annum, providing a support network and a constant stream of
information. Joining N.A.P.P can really help
you realise the full potential of your
PPG. Beside the benefits of becoming a NAPP member, they
also produce a variety of resources to
help you formulate and conduct a patient group such as the
invaluable pamphlet entitled "Setting Up A Patient
Participation Group in a GP Surgery".
PPG >>
Our RCGP UK equivalent to the P3 group is called the
Patient Participation Group. They are a very pro-active group based
in London. RCGP UK also conduct the Patient
Participation Award. Based on nominations, a cash prize
is awarded annually to GP practices for outstanding levels of
patient involvement.
Patient UK >>
An extremely useful website dedicated to all things patient
related.
Tips for developing a
successful Patient Group >>
Lewisham Primary Care Trust have produced this handy and
insightful guide to developing a Patient Participation Group.
BMA Patient
Information >>
A collection of useful information and links from the
BMA reference library.
Patient Consultation on the
Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF) >>
The NPCRDC, University of Birmingham and the
RCGP have produced a leaflet that explains what the Quality and
Outcomes Framework (QOF) is and how patient groups and
organisations can suggest ideas about what could be included in the
future versions of QOF. It provides information about the QOF
scheme so people can decide whether they want to argue that it
should be extended to new patient groups and/or have new elements
added to current areas.
Patient Focus and Public
Involvement Framework >>
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland have developed this framework
in order to promote openness and transparency, learn from the
experiences of patients and carers, and encourage public
accountability.
Local
Health Board contacts >>
These may be required to solve any governance concerns that go
beyond the powers of the Practice. If your issue really can't be
resolved within the parameters of the practice, then you may need
to Make a
Complaint to the NHS as a last resort.
Handbook
of Patient Groups >>
This handbook is a very useful reference
publication, designed to enable its users to easily identify
and communicate with over 400 of the UK’s major patient
organisations. It costs £18.95 to purchase
Patients Association
>>
Information for patients, and the opportunity to voice your
comments and opinions on health matters.
Scotland’s Health on the Web
(SHOW) >>
On-line health information provided by NHS
Scotland.
If you know of any other useful documents or websites that can
help in the functionality or formulation of a PPG, please
don't hesitate to e-mail P3 via palexander@rcgp-scotland.org.uk
to make additions to this list.
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