Be Part of Our Patient Group – Have your say!
At Preston Park Surgery our Patient Participation Group consists of volunteer patients who are involved in making sure that the surgery provides the services its patients need. The role of the PPG includes:
- being a critical friend to the practice
- advising the practice on the patient perspective and providing insight into the responsiveness and quality of services
- encouraging patients to take greater responsibility for their own and their family’s health
- carrying out research into the views of those who use the practice
- organising health promotion events and improving health literacy
- regular communication with the patient population
What are the benefits?
- Patients have a forum to suggest positive ideas and voice concerns
- Patients will have better understanding and knowledge of the practice staff
- Patients will benefit from improved communications with staff
Our Patient Participation Group is evolving to meet local needs. Most commonly, we work with the practice staff and GPs to offer a patient perspective on the services that are provided. PPGs also help to improve communication; to encourage patients to take more responsibility for their health, and provide practical support. The group meets on a regular basis, so why don’t you come along and have your say. Your opinions count and will be greatly appreciated. We are looking for more volunteers from all age groups, so why don’t you join and give it a go!
We also have our own website, so why don’t you visit www.prestonparkppg.com where you will find a host of information and activities that the PPG are involved with.
Virtual Patient Group Membership is also now available. Joining the virtual group will enable you to engage with the work of the PPG by participating in online discussions, responding to on-line questionnaires, as well as viewing minutes of PPG meetings.
Join our Patient Participation Group
All registered patients are able to join our Patient Participation Group. People of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and those with health conditions and disabilities are encouraged to join.
Members should as far as possible, be representative of the surgery population.
To join:
- fill out a join our Patient Participation Group form