Patient Participation Group

Role of a Patient Participation Group (PPG)

1. Advisory Role: Act as a “critical friend” to the practice by offering feedback from a patient's point of view.

1. Patient Engagement: Encourage patients to take an active role in their own health and the health of their families.

1. Communication: Improve communication between patients and the GP practice, ensuring patients are kept informed about services and changes.

1. Service Development: Influence how services are developed by providing patient insights and feedback. This could include helping create action plans based on patient surveys and concerns.

1. Research and Surveys: Conduct research, promote patient surveys, and gather feedback to improve services.

1. Liaison Role: Connect with other organizations to make sure the practice stays informed about broader health and social care issues.

How to Join

If you're interested in being part of the PPG and helping make improvements at the practice:

• Contact: Reach out to the practice at wibsey.queensbury@nhs.net with your name, contact details, and a brief description of your interest.

• One of their Patient Service Advisors will get in touch with you.

Upcoming PPG Meetings

• The next meeting is scheduled for November 2025.