Many residents will be aware of an article which appeared on the front page of the Daily Mail on 23rd December. The photograph of patients queueing outside the Sunbury Health Centre served to illustrate the plight of struggling GP services across the country.
Residents should be aware that the Patients Participation Group (PPG) has been working closely with the Practice to improve current systems and tackle the issue of outdated and cramped facilities that were designed for a patient population of 6000 rather than the current 19000.
No one criticises the quality of clinical care that the Practice provides but the systems and infrastructure struggle to cope with demand. The last PPG meeting saw the beginnings of a glimmer of hope that, at last, NHS properties, who own the building, are taking the situation seriously. The Acting Practice Manager is also making progress on reviewing and developing the admin systems.
It is hoped that this national paper’s article will add strength to the PPG's cause rather than undermine the hard work it has been putting in behind the scenes.
