Patient Participation Group

Would You like to join our PPG

Great Barr Medical Centre -What’s the role of the PPG?

• Patient participation refers to patients, such as you, who are taking active interest in healthcare.
• The group meets with representatives of the practice every 3 months on a Wednesday between 5.00 to 6.00pm.
• The group discuss services and gives feedback and suggestions on how improvements can be made for benefit of patients and the practice.

What do PPG members do?

• Attend the regular meeting.
• Discuss new developments affecting the practice and give feedback.
• Spend an occasional session in the waiting room informing patients about new services and maintaining the display board.
• Helping with health promotion events.
• Assist with patient surveys.

Who can join the PPG?

• You can! Anyone of any age or background who is a patient registered at Great Barr Medical Centre.
• Experience is not necessary.
• New members are welcome to join.
• Ask for joining details at the reception desk or email the practice.