Trent Meadows PPG
The first PPG (Patient Participation Group) nationally was formed in 1972 and today around 40% of English practices have one. A national campaign was launched in June 2009 to promote PPGs.
Every PPG is unique and very much patient-led. It is a voluntary organisation and each group determines its own activities according to the needs of the local practice population.
Trent Meadows Medical practice formed it’s own PPG on 17th February.
We currently have 18 members across both practice sites.
PPGs should:-
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of services.
- Encourage patients to have a better understanding and knowledge of how thepractice is run.
- Help the practice meet targets and objectives.
- Improve communication between the practice and its patients; breaking down barriers and sharing information.
- Help patients take more responsibility for their health.
PPGs should not be:-
- About resolving PPG members’ own personal issues.
- A doctor’s fan club, it must have the confidence to challenge the practice.
- A time-consuming activity for practice staff, as it should be patient-led.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Trent Meadows Medical practice PPG, please contact Lalita Heier (Patient Liaison Officer and Secretary of the PPG) on 01283 741988 or David Jones (Chair of the PPG) on 01283 569963.