We need your ideas to review and improve our service as part of the Patient Group activities
What is a Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Patient Participation refers to patients taking an active interest in their healthcare providers. Patient Participation Groups operate within most GP Surgeries and Health Centres. Priorities are decided and agreed upon to meet local needs and to reflect the interests and commitment of the participants.
PPGs are important in informing the Integrated Care Board (ICB) about the patient’s perspective on the quality, availability, and provision of services.
The PPG at Sandy Lane Surgery has been operating since March 2006 and aims to provide a patient view of the surgery. In recent times it has amalgamated with the PPG at St Peter’s Medical Practice.
The group acts as a “critical friend” and is an important point of contact between patients and the Practices. The group works to break down barriers and improve communication and information between patients and the Practices. We provide a well-established opportunity for patients to influence decisions about the services, how they are provided and how the Practices are run. Our working relationship is excellent and acts as a conduit for the Practice Partners and staff on many issues.
We hope you will join us and get involved in making your views on the Practices and local healthcare provision known.
Download the PPG constitution (DOCX, 31KB)
Signing Up
We want to include as many of our practice population as we can and are always open to new and existing patients applying to become members of the trustee’s group. You are welcome to complete an online form to join the PPG.
If you would like any further information or are interested in taking a more active role in the group, please ask at reception or contact us at pa.group.1877@gmail.com.
PPG Documents
AGM Minutes 12th May 26 (DOCX, 26KB)
Annual General Meeting Tuesday 12th May (PDF, 223KB)
Agenda May 26, Minutes 13th April 2026 (DOCX, 28KB)
Agenda April 26, Minutes 9th March 2026 (DOCX, 30KB)
Agenda March 26, Minutes 1st December 25 (DOCX, 31KB)
Agenda January 26, Minutes 1st December 25 (DOCX, 31KB)
View our archived PPG documents