The Patient Participation Group (PPG) was founded in February 1996 and has played a key role in representing not only the patients but in supporting the practice.

All patients of Chet Valley Medical Practice are regarded as members of the PPG and are represented by a committee elected at the AGM held in May.

As a group, we meet with Practice staff every three months, or more frequently if needed, to explore how we can enhance services and foster a positive relationship between the practice, its patients, and the wider community. Our goal is to improve two-way communication and address the changes we, as patients, desire.

The PPG aims to include views from as wide a selection of patients as possible, from occasional service users to those with long-term needs.

We also plan to reintroduce informational sessions on various health topics with specialist speakers, open to all patients who wish to attend.

Fund raising

Over the years we have purchased numerous items / equipment that benefit patients and staff at the surgery, this is only possible via fund raising or bequests.

Fund raising events are organised from time to time and bequests are accepted for the Surgery Equipment Fund.

PPG Membership

If you are interested in being part of shaping the future of your surgery, are willing to do something very worthwhile for the local community and have a bit of spare time, why not become a member, please contact us via our email – ChetvalleymedicalpracticePPG@gmail.com to express your interest.

Members of the Patient Participation Group

Officers

• Mr John Wallace – Chairman
• Mrs Susan Mason – Secretary
• Mrs Judith Rake – Minute Secretary

Surgery liason

• Claire Warman – Practice Manager

Members

• Mr Mike Llywelyn Cox

A list of committee members is also displayed in the reception area. We are affiliated to the National Association of PPGs.

Open meetings

Four open meetings are held at the practice each year and are advertised by poster and in the local parish magazines. We try to organise interesting and varied speakers so our meetings are often fun as well as informative. We aim to help things run smoothly and discuss how communication can be improved.

Suggestions

If you would like to get in touch with your Patient Participation Group we should love to hear from you. Please provide your suggestions to the reception staff or come along to our open meetings.