Information and advice on how to get involved in your local patient participation group:
What is a PPG?
A patient participation group (PPG) is a volunteer group of registered patients who work alongside practice staff to provide a patient perspective on services and care.
PPGs are open to all patients from diverse backgrounds, communities, ages, genders, ethnicities, and abilities, including paid and unpaid caregivers.
Who is part of a PPG?
Typically, a PPG consists of volunteer patients, the practice manager, and one or more GPs/staff from the practice.
Purpose of a PPG
The main objectives of a PPG are:
- Representing the patient voice in decision-making processes
- Ensuring all communities registered with the practice are represented
- Providing feedback on patient experience to help improve services
- Exploring patient concerns, complaints, and survey results to contribute to action plans
- Designing patient newsletters to share practice updates
- Supporting health awareness campaigns and patient education initiatives
- Engaging with local communities to reflect the diverse practice population
How to join your local PPG
Contact the practice manager at your GP surgery to inquire about joining the patient participation group and learn more about getting involved.
PPG Meeting Minutes:
PPG Meeting Minutes 26-March-2025
PPG useful resources:
- National Association for Patient Participation (NAPP)
- Public Health England Campaign Resource Centre
- NHS England Involvement Hub
- Framework for Patient and Public Participation in Health and Justice Commissioning
By joining your local PPG, you can actively contribute to shaping healthcare services and ensuring they meet the diverse needs of your community.