The Patient Advisory Group or PAG is a group of patients who help who support the KPIN Working Group with patient-relevant advice and guidance on the involvement of patients and carers within the NHS relating to Service Development and Research.
Aims
The main aims of our group are…
- To guide and influence the development and delivery of KPIN and its activities
- To assist with measurement methods of the quality and effectiveness of the involvement tools and resources
- To alert core team to potential risks
- To help improve the design and implementation of the network and contribute to the future spread and dissemination of the networks Aims and Objectives
Meetings
The group meets (currently via Zoom) on the last Monday of each month until it is agreed that regularity of meeting move to a longer interval. Each meeting will be facilitated by a Patient Involvement Facilitator.
Becoming a member
Some patient/carer involvement experience is advantageous but not essential. Should you wish to find out more and/or wish to apply join the KPIN PAG then please drop us a note at info@kpin.org.uk.
Please note: You have to be a patient/carer member of KPIN to join the PAG see https://kpin.org.uk/forms/patient-carer-membership-form/.
Terms of Reference
Our PAG Terms of Reference have been drawn up and signed off by team members.
Status
Members of the group are volunteers
Benefits to members
As well as contributing to discussion of various aspects of the network, members will be offered opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in areas related to patient involvement.
Minutes
Minutes from previous minutes can be found here [link TBC]
