23 April 2008
Progress on a National User Group for SystmOne Users
The development of an independent SystmOne National User Group was set in motion at the TPP-run user meeting in 2007. Since then, Dr Paul Nathan, a GP at Hollybrook Medical Centre, Derby City PCT, has volunteered to coordinate the group in its initial stages. Hollybrook has been using SystmOne since September 2006, and Dr Nathan represents SystmOne users on the NHS Connecting For Health GP Pan User Group.
After discussions with other interested parties, Dr Nathan has announced the next stage of the process: "I've been in touch with local user groups and had a good response. The next step is to set up a user group for each SHA, and for a member from each one to represent their region at the National User Group."
Dr Nathan continues, "It's time we had a National User Group so that all SystmOne users, not just GPs, have an active voice and a lobbying power to influence both CFH and TPP."
The SystmOne National User Group, which will represent users of all SystmOne modules, is intended to be an independent forum at which users can feedback their experiences, share best practice and have an input into the development process. The group will also provide representation on other committees and professional groups as necessary.
As an independent group, TPP's involvement will be dependent upon the group's wishes. TPP can be called upon for advice and assistance as appropriate.
So, if you are a SystmOne user and want your voice to be heard by those making decisions about your IT system, you will soon have an opportunity to get involved.
Watch this space for more information about the SHA user groups. If you would like to be involved in setting them up, contact Dr Nathan directly by emailing paul.nathan@nhs.net
If you are unable to be involved with your SHA user group but would still like your voice to be heard, it's a good idea to consider joining a local user group. Contact your PCT for details of local groups. If none exists in your area, why not think about setting one up? TPP is always willing to come along, so contact our Customer Relations Managers on 0113 20 500 83.
