A patient participation group or PPG is a small group of patients who are registered with an individual GP practice who represent the patient voice for that practice. PPGs are led by GP practices to engage with their patients to improve their services and to gain their input on key decisions regarding the practice.
Patient involvement in health is currently a high priority in the NHS. With the transition to GP commissioning this will become more and more important to practices.
Each PPG is unique: evolving to meet local needs. PPG works with the practice to:
- Offer patient perspective on services provided by the practice
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of services
- Foster improved communication between the practice and its patients
- Help patients to take more responsibility for their health
- Provide practical support and help to implement change
Join our Patient Participation Group
All registered patients are able to join our Patient Participation Group. People of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and those with health conditions and disabilities are encouraged to join.
Members should as far as possible, be representative of the surgery population.
To join:
- contact the surgery on 01747 840226
- return a completed sign up form (PDF) to the surgery
We send out questionnaires to participants via email.
Patient surveys and results
2019
Patient Experience (gp-patient.co.uk)