Patient Participation Group

We have set up a Patient Participation Group to encourage patients to give their views about the practice.

Our aim is to establish a community of patients who we can contact to get their opinions on matters relevant to the practice and local health provision.

We are an active group of Practice Patients who work in partnership with Practice Staff and GP’s; we meet on a regular basis.

We provide a patients’ perspective, acting as a ‘Critical Friend’. We aim to foster communication within the wider patient population building stronger patient-doctor relationships.

The members meet with the doctors and nurses to discuss current issues within the practice and health centre. This is usually well attended and occurs several times a year. We are always looking for new ideas and new members.

Our aim is to streamline the smooth running of the practice and improve the service given to you.

Agenda items are added by both parties.

Any proposed changes can be discussed and jointly approved, problems aired and resolutions sought collectively.

PPG Benefits

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
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.

Join Our PPG

We are looking for people of all ages, gender or background to attend regular (one meeting every three months) meetings at the Practice to work with the Practice Team to develop and improve patient services.

If you wish to join our PPG, please contact reception.

  • The patient participation group is not a forum for personal grievances or complaints.