A patient participation group (PPG) is a group of patients and GP practice staff who meet regularly and work together to improve the quality of care and outcomes for patients. PPGs can bring significant benefits to a GP practice: improving services, allowing resources to be used more efficiently and, most importantly, developing mutually supportive networks (outside the GP or nurse appointment). Groups help the practice to develop services that reflect what patients need and want.
PPG members are all volunteers who are advocates for the practice and the services it provides. A thriving PPG is increasingly viewed as an indicator of a high-quality caring practice.
Effective PPGs strengthen the relationship between patients and practice staff which is critical to the provision of modern, high quality general practice.
What are the aims of our PPG?
- 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.
- To provide assistance in development of new services.
- To encourage a spirit of self help and support amongst patients to improve their health and social care.
Contacting the PPG and getting involved
If you wish to pass any comments on to our PPG, or wish to be part of the PPG then please contact our Chairperson Paul, paul.kirklandsppg@outlook.com. Your contact details will only be used for this purpose and will be kept safely.