Patient Participation Group (PPG)

The purpose and aims of the PPG :-

They were developed to extend patient involvement with the NHS
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.

What a PPG is not for

A forum for individual complaints
A tool for implementation of the Governments or any individuals pre-determined agenda

What it entails

The PPG is made up of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds whose employment and life experience can benefit the Practice.
A committee that meets regularly

The National Association of Patient Participation

This association aims to promote the role and benefits of PPGs to patients, the public and health professionals, to create more understanding of the value of true patient participation also to promote the support available from N.A.P.P. Find out more about them click here.

Join the Watling Street Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG)

We are currently inviting applications for Core and Associate Members to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG).

If you’re interested in helping shape and improve local healthcare services—and are available to attend regular meetings—please email us Here by 30th June to express your interest. Our next scheduled meeting will take place on 8th July.

If more applications are received than there are spaces available for Core Membership, a random ballot will be held by the practice to select members fairly.

Please include the following information in your email:

Full Name
Are you applying to be a Core Member or an Associate Member?
If applying as a Core Member, are you interested in a Committee role (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary or Associate Liaison)? If yes, please specify which.
Have you read and understood the PPG Terms of Reference? (Please read this before applying, see below)
*Do you consent to your email address being shared with other Core Members for PPG-related communication?

We look forward to hearing from you and working together to improve patient experience at Watling Street Practice.

PPG Minutes & Upcoming Meetings

Page last reviewed: 19 June 2025
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