What is the Patient Participation Group (PPG)?
A PPG is a group of volunteer patients registered with the Practice who have no medical training but have an interest in the provision of local health services. PPGs are independent groups who take an interest in their local practice and health services in general
Role of the PPG
Help the practice to improve services:
- Provide patient feedback to the practice
- Improve practice facilities and the experiences of patients
- Carry out surveys to understand patients’ views
Offer support to other patients, including:
- Offer bereavement support
- Set up carers groups
- Set up volunteer transport schemes for medical appointments
Provide information:
- Produce patient newsletters for the practice
- Make sure information and advice is user friendly (e.g. by providing feedback on leaflets and other materials)
Arrange special health events:
- Arrange for training in basic first aid for patients
- Raise awareness around particular issues or illnesses
- Awareness for particular cultural groups around issues that relate to them
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