Ground Rules

 Ground Rules

These are important as a point of reference for behaviour for when the group meets, and were agreed at the first couple of meetings. We agreed that the group should NOT be a forum for pursuing individual personal complaints or agendas, that patient confidentiality is of the utmost importance and that everyone on the PPG should be treated fairly, equally and with respect.

We are striving to have a mix of the following people:

• Active volunteers - people with time and commitments to action decisions
• Interested professionals - the doctors and administrative staff who work within and know the system and can be co-opted onto the group as required
• Key supporters - people with influence within your locality, e.g. local councillors, community workers or business people who help raise the profile of the group, and improve the chances of your group finding financial or other forms of support