Patient Participation Group

The Aims of the Patient Participation Group

Our Patient Participation Group is a group of patients of the practice who act as a link between the practice and you, the patient. Its aim is to help us to provide a better service to meet your needs. The Group meets regularly and also holds a number of social events throughout the year. New members are very welcome.

If you are interested in further information or wish to join the Support Group, please contact Amanda Lloyd, Practice Manager, here at the surgery.

Click here to read the Patient Survey 2021

Benefits of a Patient Participation Group

Good for the patient because:

Patients will be more responsible for their own health
Patient will have better understanding and knowledge of the practice and its staff
Patients will be consulted about arrangements for their primary health care before decisions are made
Patients will benefit from improved communications between patients and staff
Patients will have a forum to suggest positive ideas and voice concerns

Good for practice staff because:

Doctors and their staff will be able to plan services jointly with patients in order to increase their effectiveness
They will be able to help patients with non-medical issues such as loneliness
They will be able to get help from patients in meeting targets and objectives
They will have a forum to voice concerns, ideas and suggestions to patients
They will get closer to the community for whom they care

Good for the community because:

Patients will have an organisation through which they can help other patients in need
Patients will be able to acquire an idea of what is needed to improve health care, and make sure the patient view is always represented
Patients by maintaining an open dialogue with doctors and other health professionals will increase the accountability of the staff
Patients will have an opportunity to become involved in other community initiatives e.g.,healthy living centres