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Patient Participation Group
Patient Participation Groups are the co-ordinated voice of a GP practice's patients. The practice consults with, and listens to, the views of the PPG in developing the services it provides.
About our PPG
As well as representing the views of the practice’s patients, the PPG helps with communications, including the practice newsletter, Facebook and the website. They are looking for volunteers to undertake these tasks — see the volunteer roles we most need help with.
The PPG will increasingly use short surveys through which all patients can influence the way the practice — and the wider NHS and social care — develop and deliver services.
The PPG can have an attending volunteer membership of up to 20 members, and an unlimited eMembership for those who contribute primarily by email.
The group meets with the Practice Manager and other members of the practice every few months. The meetings are an opportunity to learn what is happening in the practice, convey patient views and influence practice decisions. Meetings are usually in person but may, rarely, be online.
PPG members may occasionally be contacted by the PPG Chair for their views on changes and information sharing — by email, phone, post or at meetings, depending on the technology you use.
Who can join?
The PPG is made up of volunteers from all walks of life. Any registered patient aged 16 or over, or their carer, qualifies for membership.
New members under 50, and parents or carers of children under 21, are particularly welcome as they are currently under-represented. You do not have to use the internet or email to become a member.
The practice and PPG reserve the right to refuse or revoke membership of anyone who is abusive or violent towards practice staff or a fellow PPG member.
Meeting dates for 2026
- Wednesday 21 January 2026
- Thursday 23 April 2026
- Tuesday 28 July 2026
- Wednesday 21 October 2026
Meetings are held at the practice or, where circumstances dictate, via Microsoft Teams.
PPG documents
To understand more about the role of the PPG, start with the Chair’s annual review.
Join our PPG
Any registered patient aged 16 or over, or their carer, can join. Email the Practice (please include your full name and date of birth), or leave your contact details with reception and the PPG will get in touch — including to arrange a paper form if you would prefer one. You can also see the specific volunteer roles we need help with.
Email the Practice