Health bosses want to know ‘How was it for you?’

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with a survey at your GP's practice

Wandsworth PCT will be asking patients ‘How was it for you?’ in a survey designed to find out what Wandsworth patients think of their treatment in local hospitals, clinics and other areas.

The survey takes place from Monday 29 November for two weeks with questionnaires in all Wandsworth GP practices, health centres, clinics and some outpatient departments. Officers from the primary care trust will also be visiting a variety of community groups to get their opinions.

The PCT is running this survey as part of its patient and public involvement work to take on board patients’ views when commissioning hospital services. This survey precedes the national patient survey, which will be sent out in January directly to selected households registered with a GP.

Sian Job, local GP and Chair of the Patient and Public Involvement Committee, says “There is no point involving patients in decisions about healthcare if this doesn’t result in real changes. By running this survey we are asking the people of Wandsworth what they really think about the treatment they receive. This will hopefully highlight any areas that need improving and help the PCT decide where to spend its money.”

                                                      

November 24, 2004