Patient Reference Groups
A Patient Reference Group, (PRG), is a local group of patients and GP practice staff who share information and views on services provided at GP surgeries.
Joining a PRG at your surgery is an excellent way to get involved in healthcare, share information and influence any changes which are made. They are beneficial to practices, in gauging the patient perspective on local issues, and to patients by providing a space to communicate concerns as well as gaining from improved communication with staff. PRGs ensure that the patient perspective is understood and represented in the commissioning process of new services.
Please see the weblinks to current PRGs in the West London Clinical Commissioning Consortium for information about their current activities, and how to get involved:
http://www.kingsroadmedicalcentre.co.uk/.
http://www.barlbysurgery.co.uk/
For weblinks to practices we are working with to develop PRGs, see:
- Scarsdale Medical Centre
- The Chelsea Practice
- Royal Hospital Chelsea
- Colville Health Centre
- Exmoor Surgery
- Kensington Place
- Pembridge Villas
- Golborne Medical Centre
- The New Elgin Practice
- Harrow Road Health Centre
- The Elgin Clinic
- The Redcliffe Surgery
General Medical Council
The General Medical Council, which registers doctors to practice medicine in theUK, has put together a resource about good medical practice, for doctors and patients.
Please visit the weblink below for more information:
http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/9981.asp
If you are a GP practice and have a PRG and would like to be linked to this page, please do get in touch, so we can promote sharing and good practice!
