Get involved with shaping PCN services
No one knows your health better than you do, which is why the PCN is committed to putting the patient and public voice at the heart of what we do.
What is a PPG (Patient Participation Group)
A Patient Participation Group, or PPG for short, is a group of patients who work together with their local healthcare providers to improve the health services available to them. PPGs are typically made up of volunteers who are registered at a specific GP practice or healthcare centre and meet regularly to discuss healthcare issues and suggest ways to improve the services provided.
PPGs act as a voice for patients, providing feedback and suggestions to healthcare providers on how they can improve the services they offer. They also help to raise awareness of health issues within the local community and encourage patients to take an active role in their own health and wellbeing. PPGs may also organise events and campaigns to promote healthy living and support those with particular health needs.
Overall, PPGs play an important role in ensuring that healthcare services are tailored to the needs of patients and provide a valuable opportunity for patients to have a say in how their local health services are run.
As a PPG Network member, you will be able to:
- Receive regular updates with news and information about the PCN
- Be invited to take part in focus groups or panel meetings (this is voluntary)
- Be asked to complete surveys from time to time
- Be invited to any PPG Network meetings and asked your views on a range of topics that you are interested in
How do I join Warrington Innovation Network Patient Participation Group?
If you are currently an active PPG member at our one of our member practices, you can join our PPG by emailing cmicb-war.winpcn.contact@nhs.net for further information.
Don’t worry if you are not currently an active PPG member at your practice, you can still join our PCN level group. We would still love to hear from you!
Learn more about Patient Participation Groups (PPG) by watching the video below.
