Other involvement opportunities

Other involvement opportunities

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1 July 2022


Healthwatch

Stoke-on-Trent

In the interests of improved partnership working, we are encouraging anyone who would like to keep in touch with local health issues to join Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent.

Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in Stoke-on-Trent. They have a seat on the local Health and Wellbeing Board (a body that oversees health and social care in the county) and aim to ensure the voice of the consumer is heard and acted upon.

You can find out more or join Healthwatch by visiting their website: www.healthwatchstokeontrent.co.uk

Contact number: 01782 683080

Address: The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Stoke-On-Trent ST1 5DD.

Staffordshire

In the interests of improved partnership working, we are encouraging anyone who would like to keep in touch with local health issues to join Healthwatch Staffordshire.

Healthwatch Staffordshire is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in north Staffordshire. They have a seat on the local Health and Wellbeing Board (a body that oversees health and social care in the county) and aim to ensure the voice of the consumer is heard and acted upon.

You can find out more or join Healthwatch by visiting their website: www.healthwatchstaffordshire.co.uk

Contact number: 0800 051 8371

Address: Unit 31, Staffordshire University Business Village, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford ST18 0LQ

Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)

Most GP practices across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have a Patient Participation Group (PPG).

Anyone registered with that practice is entitled to become a member and have the opportunity to work with doctors and practice managers to:

  • Influence decisions about services and facilities
  • Help practices make the best use of resources
  • Improve communications between staff and patients
  • Make sure patient views are properly represented

You will also have an opportunity to take part in practical tasks, such as carrying out surveys or giving advice at flu clinics.

If you want to get involved you should contact your practice directly.