SlideshowClinical commissioning groups – one year on
Holly Holder, Fellow in Health Policy, Nuffield Trust, presents the key findings from a survey of GPs in six clinical commissioning groups. The survey explored member engagement and primary care development one year after CCGs were introduced.
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South Reading Patient Voice, with support from South Reading CCG, have been proactive in this respect. Over the past year we have had monthly meetings with speakers explaining various topics relating to the Heath service.
For example 111, Community teams, PALS and the JSNA.
Patient groups cannot be an effective voice without understanding the system.
The plan for 2014/2015 is a joint steering group comprising members of South Reading CCG and Patient Voice with representatives from support groups (e.g. Carers, BME) and the Youth Cabinet.
The aim is to work together to hold up to four major public events a year to address health issues which are areas of concern in South Reading .
This is a very exciting pilot project with tremendous potential, working together and ensuring that patients are involved on an equal basis.
Watch for updates on progress!
Patients getting involved? God forbid! words chosen carefully. Our CCG does not know the meaning of the word. It's all about the Clinical leaders having power now. Have got to move from my GP, as he is Vice Chair and I cannot tell when he is doing things for my benefit or CCG saving money, my money by the way.
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