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Patient Participation Group
The Allum Practice have an established Patient Participation Group. This Group consists of volunteer patients who contribute some of their time to the development of the Practice.
About the PPG
The aim of the Group is to hold monthly meetings to promote co-operation and strengthen communication between the Practice, patients and the wider community for the benefit of all. It will be a forum for constructive discussion in areas such as health, improvement of services and other topics determined by the Group.
Our Practice has an active patient group with over 12 members. The PPG operates on a voluntary basis, meeting every three months with members, a GP partner and members of the management team. During these meetings, we discuss patient-related issues and encourage patients to take an active interest in their healthcare.
The National Association of Patient Participation lists the following aims and objectives of a PPG
- Giving patient and health professionals the opportunity to meet and discuss topics of mutual interest.
- Providing a means for patients to make positive suggestions about the Practice and their own health care
- Encouraging health education activities within the Practice
- Developing self-help projects to meet the needs of fellow patients
Further information can be obtained from the PPG notice board in the Allum reception area where contact details are available. If you have any subject that you would like to discuss please contact Paul Doherty (PPG Chair) via The Allum reception.
Latest PPG Minutes
- Date: 2nd February 2026
Present:
- Paul Doherty - Chairman
- Dr Surinder Seehra
- Gill Charters
- Fiona Davison
- Rukaiya Moola
- Sue Toole
Apologies:
- Vaish Sheth
- Gill Charters
- Atif Riaz
- Willard McCarty - Secretary
Paul opened the Meeting welcoming everyone.
Apologies for absence : Vaish Sheth Atif Riaz Willard McCarty
Review of the minutes from the previous meeting
The Minutes of the last meeting were distributed and seconded. It was agreed that these would be published on the Allum website for patients to see.
Announcement and notices
Sue & Rukaiya talked about a well being walk that was organised in November
and although only a few people attended how successful it was. It was mentioned that the stop at a local café was very enjoyable too.
Items for discussion
Sue was requesting an update on repeat prescriptions. Dr Seehra explained that acute prescriptions are signed off by clinicians and after 3 repeat prescriptions medications are reviewed and if a blood test is needed which is important to patient safety patients will be sent a text message requesting this. We have in house pharmacists who regularly review and monitor medications.
Sue also mentioned that she never received a call back from our call back system. This was looked into by admin staff who were unaware of any other complaints about this.
Minutes arising from the previous meeting
As above
Re-election of Chair and Secretary
Dr Seehra said it was time to re-elect or put forward new members. It was agreed that Dr Doherty should remain as Chair. Fiona was thanked for minuting the last Meeting and asked would she like to put forward her name as Secretary; the Group voted for Fiona. It was also agreed to discuss with Willard on his return if he would be happy for this.
New business / proposal
There was an update from Sue re the Diabetes(Type II) Support Group. Sue said that Dr Chana (Diabetic specialist clinician) came to the meeting. Approximately 15 people attended including relatives and carers. There was a Q&A. Soul Food Café provided the food and there was a cookery demonstration. It proved to be a very successful meeting.
Rukaiya said that the Women’s Health Event which was available across the PCN had an amazing turnout. Next event will be in March.
AOB
None
Date of next meeting
Date of next Meeting: Monday 1st June at 4:00pm at The Allum Medical Centre
The meeting closed at 5:15pm