The Virtual Patient Group was initially set up during the COVID-19 pandemic for patients who wanted to be part of our patient participation group but were unable to attend in-person meetings due to restrictions and safety concerns. This virtual format provided a way for patients to stay involved while minimizing risk. However, we recognize that some patients either do not have access to IT or prefer face-to-face interactions. To accommodate everyone, we are now inviting these patients to join us for in-person sessions, ensuring that all voices can be heard and included in our community's healthcare discussions and decisions.

You will be contacted from time to time via email whereby we will get your views on the quality of care and the services we provide at Barton House.

Any suggestions from you will be discussed in our patient group meetings and all suggestions from you will be published on the website.

What is the purpose of the Group?

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of services
• Encourage health education activities within the Practice.
• Making positive suggestions and provide practical support and help to implement change.
• Help patients take more responsibility for their health
• Foster improved communication between the practice and its patients to discuss topics of mutual interest in their Practice that can make a real difference.

To join the Patient Group please complete the form below:

The group would like to contact patients on occasion by email and/or text so that they can obtain the views of the widest group of patients possible. We would like to obtain your email address and mobile phone number to do this. Please complete the Patient Contact Form to provide your consent for this.