Setting the future framework for your Patient Participation Group, event for practice managers and PPG leads, 25 January 2017

 

 
Setting the future framework for your Patient Participation Group
 

 

 

 
Wednesday 25 January 2017
 
This is the first in a series of three workshops to support practices and their Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) in working effectively together in the current climate of change and challenge for general practice.

This workshop offers an opportunity to take a step back to review the achievements of your PPG, understand the key components of an effective PPG and plan for the future development of your PPG in line with the priorities of your practice and patients.

 

 
Wednesday 25 January 2017

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Registration and lunch
1:00pm - 1:30pm
 
 
 
Londonwide LMCs
Tavistock House South
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9LG
 
 
Audience
 
Practice leads in patient participation and members of Patient Participation Groups
 
 

 

 
Aims of the event

Participants will be aware of the key components of an effective PPG and have the tools to review the focus of their PPG and action plan for its further development. Participants will be able to celebrate the successes of their Patient Participation Group (PPG) and share their learning about what works well and what doesn’t work so well.

 

 

Book your place today

Booking form

The cost (including VAT) is £50 for two places (practice lead in patient participation and PPG member) for Londonwide practices.

 
 
 
 
 

 

Last updated : 06 Dec 2016

 

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