Patient Participation Group (PPG)

The main role of a Patient Participation Group (PPG) is to act as a bridge between patients, their families, and carers and the GP practice, ensuring patient voices and experiences are hard and used to improve healthcare services.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Patient representation:

PPG's are made up of volunteer patients, carers and sometimes practice staff, who meet regularly to discuss practice issues and patient experiences.

Improving Services:

The goal is to identify areas for improvement in the practice and t help the practice understand and address patient needs

Communication and Engagement:

PPG's facilitate communication between patients and the practice, allowing patients to share their opinions and ideas on services provided.

Advocacy:

PPG's can advocate for patient preferences and ensure that patient perspectives are considered in decision making processes