Our patient liaison group, Pulborough
Patient Link (PPL) has formed a Committee. Each year
they endeavour to produce newsletters and organise joint
health events with the Practice. Social events also
take place during the year.
This group provides an important link between the surgery
and patients. We urge patients to become members (currently
subscription is £3 per household per year) and
be involved in helping to shape the future of their
medical service for the years ahead.
What is the Pulborough Patient Link?
The Pulborough Patient Link (PPL) has a number of
aims - all designed to benefit patients in the Pulborough
Medical Group Practice.
The PPL is independent of the Practice but works closely
with its staff to maximise the benefit to patients.
What do we do?
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we improve communications between the medical
staff and the patients;
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we make you aware of innovation and changes within
the practice;
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we act as a channel to receive patients' suggestions
and constructive criticism;
we offer a forum for the discussion of topical health
issues;
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we encourage self-help and support groups for patients
with particular needs;
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we plan to raise funds for the purchase of equipment
that will improve the treatment offered to patients.
The PPL is run by a Management Committee with the
aid of the Practice Executive Manager, Liz Coulthard.
A number of events have been organised and a Constitution
has been agreed. In due course we may seek Registered
Charity status.
What can you do to help?
Membership of the Link is open to all patients. We
ask for an annual subscription of three pounds a year
in return for which you will get four quarterly newsletters
posted to your home address, as well as access to the
other activities of the PPL. The annual subscription
will cover a family at a single address.
Anyone wishing to become a member can obtain an application
form from the surgery or contact Jane Aylott, Membership
Secretary on 01798 872823.
PPL Newsletters
The PPL produce a regular print newsletter 'Link Up'.
You can read past copes in PDF format online here.
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View PPL 'Link Up' Newsletters
