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St. George's
Medical Centre

Patient Participation Group

St George’s Medical Centre has a Patient Participation Group which is a group of patients and Practice Staff members who meet every 6 months to discuss topics relevant to the Practice. If you want to join the group, please fill the form below.

Your contact details will only be used for this purpose and will be kept safe.

Registration Form

Name *

Postcode *

Phone Number *

(by providing this number you are consenting to us contacting you by text if necessary)

Email Address *

Are you male or female?

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

What age are you?

0 - 15

16 - 24

25 - 34

35 - 44

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75 - 84

85+

Which of the following best describes your ethnic background?

White

Asian or Asian British

Mixed

Black or Black British

Other

Please Specify

Indian

Pakistani

Bangladeshi

Chinese

Other

How would you describe how often you come to the practice?

Regularly

Occasionally

Very rarely

Occupation

Are you a parent/guardian of a child under 18 years of age?

Yes

Do you consider that you have a disability?

Yes

Any other information you'd like us to be aware of

The information you supply us will be used lawfully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. The Data Protection Act 2018 gives you the right to know what information is held about you, and sets out rules to make sure that this information is handled properly.

I want a copy of the contents of this form to be emailed to me

I confirm that I am a registered patient at St. George's Medical Centre *

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory

FAQs

What is Patient Participation Group (PPG) ?

We have set up a Patient Participation Group to represent the views of the patients on issues involving St. George’s Medical Centre. We want the PPG to fully represent all our patients, we are looking for new members especially those aged 18-50 as well as those from ethnic backgrounds (as both groups are currently under-represented).

What is the purpose of a PPG?

To give practice staff and patients the opportunity to discuss topics of mutual interest in their own practice.
A forum for patients and staff to improve and develop services within the practice by co-production.
To provide an opportunity for patients to make positive and constructive suggestions/ideas about the practice and specific medical conditions as an 'expert' or 'experienced patient'.
To encourage health education activities within the practice.
To involve further patients from the wider population.
To involve patient participation in future commissioning of Health Provision.

What are the benefits for the patient ?

Patients will have a better understanding and knowledge of the practice and its staff.
This allows latest information to be given to patients regarding the practice and will inform what decisions can be influenced and what cannot.
It will allow to present the patient’s perspective to the practice staff and help them gain an understanding.
Patients will benefit from improved communications between patients and staff

What are the benefits for the practice ?

GPs and their staff will be able to plan services jointly with patients in order to increase their effectiveness.
They will be able to get help from patients in meeting targets and objectives.
They will have a forum to voice concerns, ideas and suggestions to patients.
They will get closer to the community for whom they care.