Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 September 2025Our Practice PPG is run by our network social prescriber via our PCN group.
We are always looking for new participants to take part.
What is a Patient Participation Group (PPG)?Patient Participation Group Definition
A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of patients, carers and
GP practice staff who meet to discuss practice issues and patient
experience to improve the service.
Purpose of a PPG:
To give patients and practice staff the opportunity to meet and
discuss topics of mutual interest.
To provide a means for patients to become more involved and make
suggestions about the healthcare services they receive.
To explore issues from patient complaints and patient surveys,
contribute to actions plans and help monitor improvements.
To contribute feedback to the practice on National Patient Survey
results and Friends and Family Test feedback to propose
developments or change.
To support health awareness and patient education.
What should a PPG look like?
A PPG is open to every patient on the GP practice list. All
communities, groups, genders, ages, ethnicities, and disabilities
representing the patient list are encouraged to join. There are no
other membership requirements except that patients must be
registered with the practice.
If you would like to be part of our PPG and have your say then please enquire at reception or email your interest to cmicb-l.hornspitmedicalcentre@nhs.net.