Patient Forum
The Patient Forum meets 8 times per year, allowing discussion between the patients and the practice. It is an ideal opportunity, to discuss any problems that you may have encountered and any solutions that you may have. They are attended by the branch managers, and practice manager as well as the doctors.
Meetings occur at the Belfairs Branch of Eastwood Group Practice and are usually on a Wednesday starting at 18:30. We have invited speakers in the past, and recently invited Mr Simon Williams, head of 'Prescribing' at the South East Essex PCT to join the meeting to discuss the huge amount of wastage in dressings, a point raised by the forum. Other issues recently discussed include;
Tannoy problems at the Belfairs and Eastwood Branches
Did Not Attend (DNAs) and methods for reducing them
Prescribing within the practice
Continuity of care - How can I see the same doctor?
The forum provides direct access to your practice to enable your suggestions to be acted upon. If you wish to attend please contact the Belfairs Branch on 01702 529111 who will be able to give you the next available date.
