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South Somerset Patient and Public Involvement in Health Forum - This Forum is no longer in operation it is part of the Somerset PPI Forum

South Somerset Public and Patient Involvement in Health Forum Area

General Introduction

The Forums will play a vital role in making sure patients’ and the public’s views are heard and acted on by all those involved in making decisions.  The functions of the Forums have been laid down by law; this means they will have real power to make a difference, not just discussion groups.

The South Somerset Forum covers all parts of the South Somerset District Council area, (except for Bruton, which is covered by the Mendip Forum).

Forum members welcome input from the public on any issue related to health including environmental and lifestyle issues, care in the community, GP & dental services, health promotion, community hospitals and primary care services.

                           

Minutes of Previous Meetings

Date
Download
12-July-06 PDF
14-June-06 PDF
10-May-06 PDF
08-March-06 PDF
11-Jan-06 PDF
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To view the future work programme for this Forum select this link

Click on this link to view the action plan for this Forum.

 

To view the Joint Working Activities page select this link

 

Recent Forum Reports and Recommendations

Date
Description
Download
18-Aug-06 Healthcare Commission Report Comment 2006 PDF
18-Aug-06 Healthcare Commission Report Comment 2005 PDF
08-Jun-05 ANNUAL REPORT  PDF
01-08-05 Day Care Services Review PDF
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Local Health Issues
  • Closure of South Petherton hospital, with possible problems for those who are currently patients, and possible pressure on other community services and hospitals
  • The effects of the new GP contract in areas such as the GP out of  hours service and the availability of travel immunisations
  • The proposed Independent Treatment Centre at Shepton Mallet – how will PPI be achieved with this new type of service
Other Information

Link to relevant CPPIH Knowledge Management System (KMS) page.

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