What is a Patient Participation Group
- A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of patients who work together with their healthcare providers to improve the delivery of healthcare services.
- PPGs are typically made up of patients who are registered with a specific healthcare provider, such as a general practice or a hospital. The group works to represent the views and interests of patients, and to provide feedback and suggestions to healthcare providers on how to improve the delivery of healthcare services.
- PPGs may be involved in a range of activities, including providing feedback on the quality of care provided, helping to develop patient information materials, and working with healthcare providers to develop new services or initiatives.
- PPGs are an important tool for promoting patient engagement and involvement in healthcare services.
- They help to ensure that patients have a voice in the delivery of healthcare services, and that healthcare providers are able to respond to the needs and preferences of their patients.
- PPGs can also help to improve the quality of care provided, by providing feedback and suggestions on how to improve the delivery of healthcare services.
What are our aims?
- To offer opinions in a constructive manner and to put forward ideas on behalf of other patients.
- To improve the provision of health care.
- To improve communication between surgery, patients and the wider community about matters concerning the surgery and health in general.
- To provide assistance in development of new services.
- To encourage a spirit of self help and support amongst patients to improve their health and social care.
If you would like more information please email: sxicb-wsx.courtyard-ppg@nhs.net