The Aims of the Patient Participation Group
To offer opinions in a constructive manner and to put forward ideas on behalf of other patients. To improve the provision of health care. To improve communication between surgery, patients and the wider community about matters concerning the surgery and health in general.
Patient Participation Group
A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a selection of patients and practice staff who meet at regular intervals to decide ways of making a positive contribution to the services and facilities offered by the practice to the patients. PPG’s have become increasingly common in England and Wales over the last few years.
The activities of PPGs can vary because they develop to meet local need. Typical activities might include:
- Providing feedback from patients
- Health promotion
- Support for patients
- Improving facilities
- Information
- Social activities
Whilst PPG’s exist to improve the experience of patients using the practice, they are not intended to be a complaint gatherer or a ‘forum for moaners’. Other mechanisms such as Healthwatch www.healthwatch.co.uk exist for patients to raise issues about the medical treatment they receive. Whilst PPG members will be able to report their own experiences, this needs to be balanced by a responsibility to represent views from the wider patient group, and fair allocation of energy to the various other functions of PPG.
If you would like to become part of our PPG, inform the surgery or please complete:
We will be in touch shortly after we receive your form. Please note that no medical information or questions will be responded to.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Please note – the PPG will not share your identity with the practice staff if you prefer us not to, but we will need these details to correspond with you.