West Byfleet Health Centre
Patient Participation Group
Patient Participation Group
Our roundup of useful information looking forward to the autumn and from recent months.
In this edition, you’ll find information about the PPG and our next meeting in November, as well as useful information about NHS self-referral services, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, Rapid Health triage system update, and what happens after someone dies in the community. read more...
Roy is a former NHS Trust Chair, and now a writer and broadcaster on Health and Social Care issues with a following in excess of 300,000 subscribers to his regular email newsletter.
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from one of the best-known NHS commentators about what’s really happening in the NHS and to hear his candid answers to all your questions.
We expect this event to be popular and pre-registration is essential. To secure your seat please register at https://plus4events.com/host/wbhcppg
Previous meeting information: 17th March 2026
Topics covered were:
Updates from Practice Managers
Smart Triage initial roll out
Carer's Update - support for health and wellbeing affected by non-medical issues e.g. loneliness, stress, financial worries or caring responsibilities
Process following a patient death
NHS myths and perceptions
Blood tests
Northwest Surrey Integrated Care Services (NICS) - Acute Illness Centre, First Contact Physio, Wound Care, Paramedic Home Visiting Service and more ...
Q&A Session
Read the meeting minutes summary and Q&A session at the links below: