The Docs PPG - 11.09.2024.pptx..........

Slideshow from the meeting

1. P atient P articipation G roup The Docs Surgery 11th September 2024 – 9.30am The meeting will be recorded for minute-taking but cannot be shared with email addresses outside of the NHS due to MS Teams restrictions

2. Agenda

3. Workforce Update Welcomes Pat – Receptionist/Administrator Dr Spoorthy Sreerama Dr Divya Swaminathan Dr Afshan Ahmed Goodbyes Dr Natasha Sutherland Dr Zayn Giga Recruitment Receptionist / Administrator

4. Educational Practice Dr Matt Joslin MA ( Cantab ) MBBS MRCGP DCH PG Cert GPED GMC: 4444644

5. Training Clinicians For The Future Work experience for school leavers Medical students: clinical placement and project work Practice nurse development Primary care pharmacist GP trainees and educational supervisor role Simulated consultation assessment exit exam Fellowship GPs

6. Family Planning services @ The Docs What do we currently offer? Contraceptive counselling & advice Contraceptive prescribing Provision of condoms What additional services we now offer? Insertion of contraceptive coils Removal of contraceptive coils Insertion of contraceptive implants Removal of contraceptive implants

7. NHS App messaging Our SMS software provider have enabled integration with the NHS App Messages from the Practice will be sent directly into the NHS App rather than as an SMS If a patient doesn’t have the NHS App or doesn’t read the message within a certain timeframe, they’ll receive an SMS message

8. Vaccinations Flu The yearly Flu campaign is currently open to eligible patients Who is eligible for a Flu vaccine It’s recommended for: Are aged 65 or over Have certain long-term health conditions Live in a care home Are pregnant Are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance Live with someone who has a weakened immune system How to get a Flu vaccine Respond to self-book invites for our flu vaccination clinics at the surgery Submit an online form to book an alternative date at the surgery Patients unable to attend the surgery can also access flu vaccinations at most local Pharmacies

9. Vaccinations RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life. Who is eligible for an RSV vaccine It's recommended for: If you are pregnant (from 28 weeks onwards) to help protect the baby after they are born Those aged 75 to 79 If you are aged 80 or over on or after the 1 st September 2024 you are eligible until the 31 st August 2025 How to get the RSV vaccine Your GP surgery will usually contact you when you become eligible for the RSV vaccine Please contact us if: you think you are eligible for the RSV vaccine, but you have not been contacted you did not have the vaccine when you were contacted

10. Any Other Business