Patient Participation Group

The Patient Participation Group allows patients to feedback constructive comments and suggestions for improvements to services provided by the practice. It is run by volunteers who give up a bit of their time to be the voice of the patients to the surgery and to put on activities such as the newsletter and the health talks.

If you would like to join our group, please complete the following application form and we will then register you to be included in our group. Your contact details will be kept safe.

Purpose of the PPG

Patients will have a better understanding and knowledge of the practice and its staff.
This allows latest information to be given to patients regarding the practice and will inform what decisions can be influenced and what cannot.
It will allow to present the patient’s perspective to the practice staff and help them gain an understanding.
Patients will benefit from improved communications between patients and staff.

Benefits for the Patient

Patients will have a better understanding and knowledge of the practice and its staff.
Patients are kept up to date with what is happening in their practice.
Practice staff will learn more about what patients think and feel and gain greater understanding of their needs.
Patients will benefit from improved communications between patients and staff

Benefits for the Practice

GPs and their staff will be able to plan services jointly with patients in order to increase their effectiveness.
They will be able to get help from patients in meeting targets and objectives.
They will have a forum to voice concerns, ideas and suggestions to patients.
They will get closer to the community for whom they care.