Vision, Mission & Statement of Purpose
Vision and Mission statement
The aims of the Practice are to provide the highest possible health care to our patients in a setting which is appropriate to the needs of the practice population.
As a Practice we have a commitment to provide our patients with effective and efficient health care services in a sensitive, caring and confidential manner.
Our care delivery systems make the best use of available financial and human resources.
Values
We will:
· Make the care of our patient our first concern
· Provide a good standard of practice and care
· Keep our professional knowledge and skills up to date
· Recognise when we need to refer patients for another opinion
· Take prompt action if we believe that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
· Protect and promote the health of patients and the public
· Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
· Treat patients politely and considerately
· Respect patients’ right to confidentiality
· Work in partnership with patients
· Listen to, and respond to, patients concerns and preferences
· Give patients the information they want or need in a way they can understand
· Respect patients’ right to reach decisions with us about their treatment and care.
· Support patients in caring for themselves to improve and maintain their health.
· Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients’ interests.
· Be honest and open and act with integrity.
Statement Of Purpose
Our Objectives
We Will:
- Work within the framework of NHS Primary Care Services to provide provision of good quality primary care services delivered in a clean, suitably equipped, confidential and safe environment for our patients and staff
- Provide proactive management of long-term conditions, from birth through to the end of life
- Treat all our patients and staff with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
- Encourage our patients to be proactively involved in the development and maintenance of good quality services through the patient participation group and patient feedback
- Liaise with other agencies and NHS colleagues in an effective manner with the focus on what is best for the patient
- Promote best practice through utilising specialist expertise within the practice team and externally and encouraging the continuous professional development of all members of the practice team
- Offer our staff support and ensure all members of the team have the right skills and training to carry out their duties competently
- Promote good health and wellbeing to our patients through education and information
- Take into account the evidence provided by scientific and medical research in our treatment
- Nurture a culture that is innovative, forward-thinking, and adaptable.
- Encouraging patients to share in the decision making concerning their care by always allowing them both Choice and Control.
Our Values
We Will:
- Convey compassion in word and action
- Assess and respond to the needs of both patients and staff members
- Provide an appropriate range of services
- Maintain an environment that promotes good health
- Respect both patients and staff by:
- Showing courtesy and understanding
- Treating everyone with equality and fairness
- Valuing each person as a unique individual
- Being especially supportive to the vulnerable
- Ensure we work effectively and cohesively as team by:
- Valuing the contribution of each team member
- Building a mutually supportive environment
- Co-operating with other staff members and teams
- We will demonstrate our integrity by speaking and acting truthfully and by being accountable for our actions
- We will continually strive to improve and learn by adapting to change, building on achievements, and developing our services
- Being always open and transparent with patients.
Published on 8 April 2025