PPG Code of Conduct
The PPG Membership is not based on opinions or characteristics of individuals and shall be non-political and non-sectarian, at all times respecting diversity and exemplifying its commitment to the principles contained within the Equality Act.
All Members of the PPG (including any in person PPG) make this commitment:
- To respect practice and patient confidentiality at all times.
- To treat each other with mutual respect and act and contribute in a manner that is in the best interests of all patients.
- To be open and flexible and to listen and support each other.
- To abide by the seven Nolan Principles of Public Life: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.
- Not to use the PPG as a forum for personal agendas or complaints. These should be taken forward through the appropriate channels.
- To accept that the ruling of the Chair or other presiding officer is final on matters relating to orderly conduct.
Otherwise to abide by principles of good meeting practice, for example:
- Reading papers in advance
- Arriving on time
- Switching mobile phones to silent
- Allowing others to speak and be heard/respected