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The Lay Partnership Group (LPG) provides a public and patient viewpoint with regard to College business and develops initiatives to support patient advocacy.
The LPG comprises:
- a lay chairperson appointed by Council;
three Ordinary Members or Fellows of the College appointed by Council;
the Chairman of the Chiropractic Patients Association (ex-officio)
between three and six lay individuals nominated by the Committee and appointed by the Council;
additional expertise co-opted by the Committee or Council as required
The LPG’s Terms of reference are as follows:
- provide informed lay support for the work of the College, in partnership with the chiropractic members;
consider and advise on issues referred to the Group by the College Council or any of its committees;
raise issues of patient and public concern with the College;
remain informed of Council activities and be involved in College committees where appropriate;
offer input into College publications where a lay view is needed;
liaise with the Chiropractic Patients’ Association.
The LPG conceived and now administers the Patient Partnership Quality Mark (PPQM). |
The Patient Partnership Quality Mark (PPQM)
is an LPG initiative recognising chiropractic
clinics that meet patient expectations
in a range of areas.
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