The overall aim of our group [PPG] is to develop a positive and constructive relationship between patients, the practice and the community it serves, ensuring the practice remains accountable and responsive to all its patients needs.
Our group is affiliated to The National Association for Patient Participation.
Download presentation of benefits of a PPG
Our PPG have named themselves FOSH Friends of Somerton House, they have thirteen members, mainly made up of patients, they will help the Surgery with completion of questionnaires, fund raising, petitions (when necessary) and generally be a point of contact for patients and always welcome new members.
Mission Statement
Liaison in the Community
Aims and Objectives
- Link between surgery and patient
- Influence surgery provision
- A listening ear
- Promote Health Education
If you need to contact one of the members, please use the following email address BSWCCG.somertonhouse@nhs.net
Members are:
Janet Turner – (Acting Chairperson)
Peggy Kerton (Secretary)
Sue Norris – (Treasurer)
Jayne Griffiths
John MacFarlane
Gill Reeves & Chris Reeves
Gillian Tapper
Mandy Hurley
Susan Shore
Debra Plummer
If you have any suggestions or need to speak to someone other than a doctor or member of staff at the surgery, regarding a matter which is not clinical, please feel free to contact one of the members above.