Patient Participation Group

The Patient Participation Group (PPG) exists to engage patients with the Practice to improve its services for everyone. The PPG committee meets regularly – either virtually or in person – and includes representatives of the Practice. All registered patients over the age of 16 are welcome to attend meetings.

The Patient Participation Group (PPG) exists to engage patients with the Practice to improve its services for everyone. The PPG committee meets regularly – either virtually or in person – and includes representatives of the Practice.
There is no single model of aa PPG. However it is important for al PPGs to be able to contact patients for their views and feedback. If you would like to be part of our Patient Participation Group, complete our form.
  • To give practice staff and patients the chance to discuss topics of mutual interest in their own practice
  • To provide a forum for patients and staff to work together to improve and develop services within the practice
  • To provide an opportunity for patients to give feedback and offer positive suggestions for the practice
  • To involve as many patients as possible from all walks of life
  • To involve patients in the future commissioning of Health Provision
  • Patients will have better understanding and knowledge of the practice and it’s staff
  • Patients are kept up to date with what is happening in their practice
  • Practice staff will learn more about what patients think and feel and gain greater understanding of their needs
  • Patients will benefit from improved communications between patients and staff
  • GPs and their staff will be able to plan services jointly with patients and so make them more effective
  • They will be able to get help from patients in meeting their objectives
  • They will have forum to voice their concerns, ideas and suggestions to patients
  • They will get closer to the community for whom they care