Patient Participation Group

The Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a great way to have your say and represent patients within Westbury Group Practice. The PPG are a group of patients who meet up every three months. They get together to discuss and provide feedback on services they receive from us. The group of patients also help us to spread the word about the changes coming to the surgery and make sure patients are involved in important decisions.

Your local surgery needs you!

We are always looking for enthusiastic and willing patients to give us feedback. If you would like to join the PPG or the next meeting, please complete the form below and a member of the PPG will get back to you as soon as possible. Your contact details will be passed to them by the surgery. 

Who? – The Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of patient volunteers who vary in terms of age and experience. Our aim is to make sure that we, the patients of Westbury Group Practice, get the most from the service.

What? – The Westbury PPG was formed in 1998. We have a full membership group of approximately twenty-five patients. A sub-group of six to ten is elected from within that membership. We meet regularly at the White Horse Health Centre to discuss the practice and the services it offers.

Why? – Westbury Group Practice has a vast array of services available and is growing fast. There is a lot to be proud of, but there is still much to do. We want to help you to understand the services that you can access and we want you to give your input into the running of the practice. We are fully supported by everyone at the Practice and meet with them to make sure that we all understand the direction, issues and concerns facing the practice.

When? – The full group meets four times a year at the White Horse Health Centre. All meetings start at 18:30 unless stated otherwise. They are often attended by one GP, the Managing Partner and the Patient Communication Lead. Meetings are open and informal with all members being encouraged to participate.

How? – Should you wish to find out more about the PPG please ask a member of the reception team for a PPG Information Booklet. Membership of the PPG is open to all patients registered at Westbury Group Practice, we always welcome new members and look forward to new ideas!