Our practice has an active PPG membership of currently 14 patients. We have both a PPG chair and Vice chair who were voted in by the PPG group members. As part of her role the practice care coordinator works closely with the group who meet quarterly at the practice or virtually if members cannot attend.
If you are interested in becoming a PPG member either attending meetings or via a virtual membership please complete the form below or alternately send an to the practice with your details and interest. Practice email is [email protected]
PPG Aims and Minutes
The aims of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) are as follows:
- To encourage a positive relationship between the patients and the surgery staff, both medical and administrative
- To have a voice for the patient in the practice
- To organise information sessions on medical and related topics of interest to patients
- To help with the organisation of self help groups for patients
- To help raise funds for the purchase of extra equipment requested by the professional medical team
- To be realistic about what you can achieve and to look for small changes that can make a real difference
- To work constructively and positively to help identify solutions and to work in partnership with the practice and other local organisations
- Carrying out research to find out what matters to patients and discussing the findings with the practice
- To encourage patients to engage in their own healthcare