• 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.

This is a group of volunteer patients who are involved in making sure the surgery provides the services its patients need.  Groups are not set up to be a "forum for moaners" but nor are they "doctors' fan clubs".

They are a route for patients to advise the practice on what matters most to patients and to identify solutions to problems.  Members of PPGs should think about the wider patient interest and not just their own personal concerns when serving on the PPG.

Members of the group should act as a "critical friend" to the practice, helping it to understand what patients think about some of the issues such as opening hours, telephone systems, quality and convenience of access to available services, patient experience and so on to influence the services we provide.  To some people this will seem rather daunting, but rest assured that PPGs across the country are doing these things and making a real difference.

It is all voluntary and every contribution is valued.

We would appreciate if you would come and join our Patient Participation Group so that you can support us with your suggestions to improve the service.  The Patient Participation Group aims to meet bi-monthly.

We would like the group to represent our patient population to include some of the following: young people, workers, retirees, people with long-term conditions and people from non-British ethnic groups etc.

If you are interested in making a difference and supporting your local community Practice, please email our Chair Person, revsheila25@sky.com or fill in the form on this page and we will give you further information.