We have a well established Patient Participation Group (PPG) and are always looking to recruit new members to ensure a representative group. Our Patient Participation Group is made up of patients that are interested in supporting the practice, contributing ideas and offering feedback.
The group meets every two months at the practice to discuss topical issues with the practice management team. Each meeting is also attended by one of the GP’s who is able to talk about any clinical points that arise.
Guest speakers attend some of the meetings to talk about the health and general wellbeing of the patient population or to inform the group as to ancillary and other services that are available in the local area.
The practice team speak at each meeting to update members of the group as to any current issues and to seek the views of the group on any developments that might affect patients and to talk about any plans for the development of services.
The group also undertake some fundraising to provide the little extras that will enhance the patient experience. Books and DVD’s are sold through the practice Administration team and other ad-hoc events such as cake and craft sales are held periodically to generate funds.
Membership of the group is free of charge and is open to all patients over the age of 16 years (and their carers if applicable). Enquiries are welcomed by email. For those that are unable to attend the bi-monthly meetings a “virtual” group exists and members receive the minutes of all meetings and are welcome to offer their own views on any general matters that they wish to raise.
The PPG does not deal with any matters specific to any patient as these are dealt with by the practice in their normal day to day activities.
Upcoming PPG meeting dates 2024
- May 15th
- July 17th
- September 18th (AGM)
PPG policies and procedures
Our PPG takes the information and privacy of its members and patients of the practice very seriously.
Please view the PPG’s data protection/privacy policy and the data protection procedure:
PPG meeting minutes
Please find our PPG meeting minutes below:
2024
2023
2022
2021
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 01553 774 221