P A T I E N T S ' A S S O C I A T I O N
The initiation of a Patients' Association in 1993 has led to a successful patient-practice partnership and a resulting improvement in services. The objective of The Elliott Hall Medical Centre Patients' Association, (EHMCPA) was to harness the support of patients to help the Primary Health Care Team develop a service sensitive to the needs of the locality.
It has resulted in the rekindling of community spirit, a partnership between the practice and the patients, the shaping of the patient service, and the development of volunteer activities.
Patients in Partnership
The EHMCPA is a registered charity that provides services directly to patients, supports patients' groups, liaises closely with the practice, and organises fundraising events to support these initiatives.
The Patients' Association newsletter, The ElliottEar, shares the Association's activities and conveys important medical news to every patient registered at Elliott Hall Medical Centre. All patients receive a copy of the ElliottEar delivered to their homes twice a year. The newsletter, supported by sponsorship, is currently produced and delivered free of charge by volunteers working for the Association.
The NHS Beacon Programme
The EHMC practice holds a BEACON status for its work with the Patients' Association. From time to time the practice has held and facilitated open days to enable us to pass on what we have learned. We welcome enquiries and interest from other Primary Care Organisations.
The ElliottEar is a bi-annual publication produced by committed volunteers from the Patients' Association. It details changes and developments in the Practice, the continuing work of dedicated people in their voluntary work and fundraising capacities.
The magazine is distributed to patients and includes articles from the clinicians as well as health advice.
To download an issue of The ElliottEar, click on a link below.
The
ElliottEar April
2003 Issue
20
The ElliottEar October
2003
Issue 21
The ElliottEar April
2004 Issue 22
The ElliottEar October
2004
Issue 23
The ElliottEar April
2005 Issue
24
The ElliottEar October
2005
Issue 25
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
CHAIRMAN:- Miss Lesley Walmsley
TREASURER:- Mr Victor Davies
SECRETARY:- Mrs Janice Berry
EDITOR
THE ELLIOTTEAR:- Lesley Walmsley
ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER:- Jacqui Manning
For information concerning the services listed below please consult the Practice Manager.
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SERVICE |
OBJECTIVES |
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TRANSPORT SERVICE Pat & David James |
To provide transport from home to the Medical Centre and local hospitals for eligible patients (not weekends or evenings).
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SHOPPING SERVICE Carole Levy |
To carry out shopping for the housebound.
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HOME VISITING SERVICE Joy
Brown |
To provide visitors for the housebound and isolated patients, for young families in difficulties, and to provide respite to carers. |
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SOCIAL AND FUND RAISING Jane Billenness |
To promote social and fundraising events and opportunities for patients to meet in a relaxed atmosphere. |
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PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Monique Lauder |
To provide opportunities for discussion in total confidentiality in a relaxed manner. [Examples of SPECIAL NEEDS : Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Cerebral Palsy, Aspergers etc.] |
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CARERS' SUPPORT GROUP Beryl Peacop |
To provide help and information for carers through a regular monthly meeting in members' homes and by individual visits |
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BEREAVEMENT VISITING SERVICE Anne Doulton |
To visit the bereaved in their own home and give them the opportunity to talk in confidence and offer support. All patients who are bereaved in the practice will be offered the opportunity of contact with a Bereavement visitor. |
EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASED FOR THE PRACTICE.
Blood Pressure Monitor; Twelve-lead ECG Machine; Ultrasonic Cleaner; BCI Oximetry Probe; Books; Scales; Operating Couch; Items of surgical equipment.
Recent purchases – 2005-06: An existing office was converted into a consulting room. Equipment purchased: Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope, stethoscope, tendon hammer, ear thermometer, scales, curtain track and curtain, chairs. Additional equipment purchased: Foetal Doppler and Probe, Ear Syringing Machine.