TRINITY RIVERSIDE PRACTICE
PATIENT INVOLVEMENT GROUP MEETING
30TH OCTOBER 2013

Present:  Dr Gordon, Hazel Purvis, Emma Kitching, Roberts Black, Neil Brown, Joyce Robinson and June Talbot

Apologies:  Peter Bennett

1.	Minutes of last meeting/matters arising
None

2.	Changes in Practice
Hazel informed the group that Dr Gordon was leaving the practice in November as he has taken a partnership with another surgery in South Shields.  Everyone is sad to see him leave as he has been a valuable GP in Riverside.  Dr Gordon said he has been very happy working at Riverside but an opportunity arose to further his career in becoming a partner rather than a salaried GP. The group wished Dr Gordon well in his future career. 

3.	Commissioning Update
Dr Gordon gave a very good explanation on the reorganisation since the PCT’s were closed. The following chart explains from Department of Health to CCG’s.

CCG

CCG

CCG

CCG

CCG

CCG

111

LOCAL AUTHORITY

LOCAL AUTHORITY

LOCAL AUTHORITY

LOCAL AUTHORITY

NHS ENGLAND

DEPT OF HEALTH

This was followed by an enquiry into the press coverage on GP’s working 7 days a week.  Dr Gordon explained this was a pilot being trialled.  If this was introduced to all GP surgeries it would mean an increase in staff, GP’s and nurses.  This would also mean patients may not see the same GP as they would have to work on a rota basis.  It will have a big impact on cost for the NHS.  

Neil enquired whether anybody checked the 111 service to see if it is working.  Again, there has been bad publicity with the service.  Dr Gordon explained that they are audited and recorded.  The staff that answer the telephone follow an algorithm, it is computer based and leads to an end disposition giving advice on what to do.  This is an advice line only. 

4.	Members Issues
None

5.	Any Other Business
Next meeting end January 2014.