The aims and objectives of the Market Cross Surgery PPG are to:
- Contribute to practice decision-making and consult on service development and provision
- Be aware of the general needs, concerns and interests of patients and raise issues constructively when appropriate.
- Act as a critical friend in representing the patient body and help the understanding of the practice viewpoint.
- Assist the practice and its patients by making patients aware of support within the community
- Promote good health and higher levels of health literacy by encouraging and supporting activites within the practice and promoting preventative medicine
- Liaise with other PPGs in the area
- Give feedback to NHS Trusts on consultations as appropriate