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Introduction and Welcome

Chris welcomed everybody to the meeting.

Minutes of Last Meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed.

Matters Arising

None.

Practice Update

A GP has been offered 8 sessions and FMP are awaiting their acceptance.  A pharmacist has been recruited to replace K Chan who has recently left the practice.  A new HCA has been recruited.  Two new Care Navigators and a Care Coordinator have been recruited from a good selection of applicants.

Karen C has put some submissions in for the General Practice Awards being held in December.  Karen C will be attending as a judge for the Sustainability award.

A trial has been started to run a joint clinic with Cardiology RUH to reduce waiting lists for outpatient appointments.  Other specialities will also be trialling this.

Somerset ICB will be merging with Dorset and Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire ICBs.  Chris expressed he was keen for there to be an option for there to be a patient voice.

PPG Leaflet update / Revision

Sheila G has redesigned to leaflet.  Nic C suggested adding a QR code for online access to sign-up.  It was suggested to include examples of what the PPG has helped change at FMP and some feedback from current members as to why they joined.   The FMP collage could be added.

PPG members to attend some Frome groups and the next FMP patient feedback evening  to encourage new members to sign-up.

Behind the Scenes

• Chris S expressed how informative the day was and that it was good to meet FMP team members.
• Nic C expressed it would have been nice to see a better representation from the PPG.
• Thanks to be passed onto all those involved. 

Election/Selection of PPG Vice Chair

• Richard Mason has resigned.
• Chris S will step down as PPG chair after the September meeting.

NHS App Blood Tests

Chris S passed on a thank you to the team who have made a huge improvement on how the blood test appointments appear on the NHS App. 

AOB

• All Carers week events are on the website.
• Habits for Health and Navigating Menopause are starting in June.
• Workplace Health checks were a success with lots of engagement from local employers.
• The date for the next patient feedback evening will be planned for September.