Patient Participation Group (PPG)

The practice has an active PPG who act as advisors to practice clinicians and management on issues concerning the efficient provision of service. If you would like more information or would like to join the group please contact the Chairman of the Group Mr Tim Berry tim@berry-lodge.fsnet.co.uk or the practice Business Manager, Mr Richard Jarman on 01299 872859 or email him on richard.jarman@gp-m81040.nhs.uk

You can also email our secretary on su.carney@gp-m81040.nhs.uk.  Other members of the Committee are:

Mr Paul Cowley                                     Mrs Anne Hill

Mrs Jo Dillistone                                    Mr John Hodges

Mr Brian Clewes                                    Mrs C Hughes    

Mrs Celia Foster                                    Mrs Pat Oakey

Growing Patient Participation  

Why Should I get Involved      

Ten Minute Guide to Joining a PPG

The National Association for Patient Participation have a useful website which you can contact on www.napp.org.uk

Friends of York House

The Friends of York House are a charitable group run by patients of the practice to raise funds for equipment to benefit the patients of the practice. They hold regular fundraising events throughout the year. If you would like information on these events, or would like to join the friends, there is an information board in reception.
 
The Friends of York House celebrated their 10^th anniversary on Friday evening 13^th November 2009.
 
During this time they have raised £20,000 for the surgery to benefit the patients.
 
Dr Kingston and Dr Heath were presented with a plaque by Geoff Knowles, Chairperson for 8 years, listing the equipment purchased with money generously given by patients and friends at functions arranged by the Friends of York House.
 
Mr Knowles retired as Chairperson and the post has been taken over by Mrs June Powell. 
  
 

From left to right, Dr Heath, Mr Knowles, Dr Kingston and Mrs. Powell 
  
 

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