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ANNUAL REPORT  2005 - 2006

WHAT IS THE PATIENTS FORUM?

The Patients Forum is a vibrant network of national and regional organisations representing the interests of those who use health services.  It facilitates communication and dialogue between the health consumer network and government, statutory and professional bodies. 

The Patients Forum does not itself have a campaigning remit. It enables member organisations to represent themselves more effectively. The role of the Patients Forum is unique and does not overlap or duplicate other networks. 

We do this by: 

·   providing a safe and creative space for members to develop ideas
    and policy 

·   acting as a sounding board for consulting and exchanging information
    with patient and consumer health groups 

·   enabling effective networking, learning and exchange between
    members 

·   providing a constructive environment where members and external
    agencies can discuss policy developments 

OUR MISSION   

   To ensure the provision of healthcare meets patients' individual
    needs and gives a positive experience of care. 

Activities 2005 –2006

September  AGM held which included a Progress Report on Patient and Public Involvement given by Harry Cayton, Director for Patients and the Public, Department of Health

November  Meeting to discuss the 'Good Medical Practice Review'.  Speaker: Farkhanda Maqbool, General Medical Council

January  Meeting to discuss 'Choice, Devolution and Equity'.  Speaker: Jessica Allen, Institute for Public Policy Research

March  Meeting to discuss the 'Our Health, Our Care, Our Say' Programme.  Speaker: Janice Shersby, Department of Health

May  Patients Forum Review, 'Options for the Future' Consultation

July  Meeting to discuss 'The Patients Voice' Initiative.  Speaker: Baroness Delyth Morgan

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