Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Participation Group is a group made up of patients registered at the practice who are interested in their health needs as well as the needs of the community.

The Aim of the Group is:

• To promote co-operation between the practice and patients;
• To encourage health care education in the practice.
• Develop self-help projects to meet the needs of fellow patients.
• Organise and develop a local “survey” with patient input;
• Understand issues affecting patients; Developing action plans that address patient issues;

Useful information on patient participation go to National Association of Patient Participation website