PPGs offer views on a GP’s services from the patients’ perspective. To deliver high quality services it is important that GP practices involve patients and the public in making decisions and evaluating services.
PPGs are defined as ‘ constructive critical friends’ within the practice environment, to ensure that services are responsive to patients’ needs and that they improve over time. Every PPG is unique and evolving to meet local needs. They carry out research, hold health awareness and information events, support the practice in its dealings with other bodies, and carry out patient surveys.
Most commonly they find out what patients think, and meet regularly with the practice manager, GPs and other staff, to identify improvements and sometimes contribute towards carrying out changes. These meetings also provide support to individual patients, helping them to make informed decisions about managing their health conditions, and show people where to find additional services and support in the community.
PPG minutes and newsletters
Join our Patient Participation Group
All registered patients are able to join our Patient Participation Group. People of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and those with health conditions and disabilities are encouraged to join.
Members should as far as possible, be representative of the surgery population.
To join:
- phone us on 020 3836 5030
- visit the surgery