Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Last Updated: Tuesday, 12 November 2024What is a PPG?
A PPG stands for Patient Participation Group. It is a group formed within a GP (General Practitioner) practice that allows patients to work collaboratively with their healthcare providers to help improve services, address patient needs, and ensure the practice is meeting the community's expectations. PPGs offer patients a voice in the decision-making process and in shaping the care they receive.
Key Features of a PPG:
- Inclusive Membership: The group is open to all patients registered with the practice, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. The goal is to reflect the diverse community of patients that the practice serves.
- Collaborative Purpose: Patients in the PPG work alongside the practice team to share their views, highlight issues, and suggest improvements. The group acts as a bridge between patients and healthcare providers.
- Patient-Centered Focus: PPGs help identify what matters most to patients, ensuring that healthcare services are tailored to meet their needs and preferences. This could involve improving communication, addressing concerns about access, or making suggestions for new services.
- Improving GP Practice Services: PPGs contribute to identifying areas where the practice can improve, whether in terms of patient care, administrative processes, or the physical environment.
- No Membership Requirements: The only requirement to join is that a patient must be registered with the practice, making PPGs accessible to everyone within the practice's patient list.
By being a part of a PPG, patients can have a direct impact on how their GP practice operates, ensuring it remains responsive to the needs of the community it serves.
Please contact the surgery if you would like to get involved.