What is a patient participation group?
A patient participation group (PPG) is made up of volunteers from patients and carers of patients registered at a GP practice.
PPGs meet regularly and work in partnership with the practice staff and doctors to ensure the practice deliver high quality and responsive care.
Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is run by volunteer patients and our practice manager to help strengthen the relationship between the practice and you, our patients. The PPG contributes ideas, feedback and suggestions to improve patient experience.
NEW PPG MEMBERS WELCOME !!
Have you ever thought about joining our Patient Participation Group?
Would YOU like ...
... to become more involved with the practice?
... to make suggestions and improve the practice service?
... to know more about healthcare provisions in the local area?
... to make a contribution to the NHS and the wider community?
... to organise health education activities amongst patients?
If your answer to any of these questions is YES, or you would like any more information, please speak to Reception. The PPG aims to meet once every quarter.
Why are patient participation groups important?
PPGs offer a way for patients and practice staff to talk to each other, to share experiences and ideas, and to work together to improve patient experience at the practice. Doctors and practice staff don’t have the experience of actually being patients at the practice – patients do. This means that patients can use their own experiences to identify ways to improve the service that staff might not be in a position to see.
The main purpose of a PPG is to represent patients’ views and work with the practice to make changes. But some PPGs also volunteer to carry out other activities such as health promotion events, acting as advocates to encourage other patients to take responsibility for their own health, setting up support groups, promoting practice services, sharing information and more.
I’m a patient, how can I join my patient participation group?
If you want to join your patient participation group speak to the staff at your practice who will advise you on how to join and become an active member of their PPG. We hold regular meetings where we provide updates on services, practice news and also give the opportunity for you to provide us with feedback to help us improve or care.
Patient Participation Group Terms of Reference
Patient PPG Terms Of Reference
Our last Patient Participation Group meeting was held on 12th July 2023.
Please see minutes of the meeting in the link below.
Minutes for Withnell Health Centre Patient Participation Group on Wednesday 12th July 2023.docx
