About our Patient Participation Group [PPG]
Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) are made up of volunteers interested in healthcare issues which meet to decide ways and means of making a positive contribution to the services and facilities offered by the surgery to patients.
They are an excellent way for practices to keep in touch with the patient perspective and improve the patient experience. They can also help to influence the commissioning of services and support the practice through more practical ways like fundraising or organising support groups.
Please note PPG is not a forum for individual complaints or for single issue campaigns.
We are looking for the proactive engagement of patients across all age groups.
If you are interested in applying to be on our PPG please ask the receptionist for an application form.
All registered patients are welcome to attend any meeting of the Patient Participation Group without giving prior notice.
AL-WAQAS MEDICAL PPG
We would like the group to be representative of all our patients, young and old – male and female and would welcome any new members, especially from our underrepresented group.
It may be that you are unable to attend the meetings, but wish to make a contribution some other way, if so please contact us, as all methods of communication are welcome.
If you are interested please contact reception.
Al-Waqas Medical Practice’s patient participation group has been in existence for at least five years.There are currently seven members who represent the patients.
The members currently are:
Corine Jennifer ( Chair Person)
Dr Shahida Sheikh
Breeda Shaheen
Abdul Kadir Suleman
Mahmood Fazal Qurashi
Mohammad Hanif Suleman
Habibulah Shaikh
Farzana Touseef
Rashida Badat
Ghazala Durrani
A patient group is important because it acts as a connection between patients and doctors, highlighting problems and suggesting improvements.
We are creating a group to gain feedback from our patients and improve our services. Would you like to be involved?
Here are a few answers to some common questions to help you decide:
Q What is a Patient Participation Group?
A It is a group of patients who are involved in shaping services to patients.
Q Why do you need our contact details?
A We would like to talk to people about their experiences at the surgery so we can identify any issues that need to be addressed.
Q Will anyone else see my contact details?
A No. Nobody outside of the Practice will see your details.
Q Will my GP see this information?
A No. They will see a general overview of responses.
Q Will the questions you ask be of a medical nature?
A No. We will not require any medical information for the purpose of this group. Q How many times will you contact me? A No more than five times a year.
Q Do I have t take part in the group?
A No, this is a voluntary group.
Q What happens if I leave the surgery?
A Please inform us and we can remove you from our list.