Our Patient Participation Group, or PPG for short, is run by volunteer patients and our management team to help strengthen the relationship between the practice and you, our patients.
Your PPG contributes ideas, feedback and suggestions to improve patient experience.
All registered patients are welcome to contribute to the Patient Participation Groups.
The group meet approx every 8 weeks and are keen to get involved in projects focusing on patient wellbeing and awareness.
The group is a great way to get involved with the Surgery and influencing the services that may be provided in the future both in Widnes and at Newtown. We currently have a few patients who attend the meetings and we are always looking for new members to join the group.
In the coming months as the NHS changes and adapts to the new ways of working it will be more important than ever to be involved. It is your NHS so you should have the chance to be involved in shaping it to meet the needs of both the population of Newtown and the wider Halton community.
Join Our PPG
If you have a couple of hours spare and feel that you would be able to contribute positively to a patient forum then come along and join us.
If you would like to join Newtown PPG, please complete the online PPG sign up form.
Alternatively you can print the sign up form and return it to the practice once completed. You can also leave your name and contact details with the receptionist or drop us an email at gpn81064@nhs.net and the Deputy Practice Manager will make contact with you to give you further information.
About Patient Participation Groups
What is the Patient Participation Group or PPG?
Why should I join?
Your experiences matter and you can bring different ideas to the surgery to help us treat patients better or to improve what we do in some way.
You will also gain a better understanding of the NHS, and gather feedback from other patients.
How often does the Patient Participation Group meet?
Who manages the mailing list for the PPG?
What is a virtual group?
A virtual group is a group of patients who would like to be part of the Patient Participation Group but prefer not to attend meetings. They get involved by email instead. Information such as practice newsletters, minutes of the Patient Participation Group meetings and surveys will be shared electronically. It means that if you can’t make face-to-face meetings, are caring for someone and unable to leave them, or are working, you can still be kept informed, give your views and participate.
Will my views be heard?
Your views are important and will be listened to. It may not be possible to act on every suggestion, but all feedback is very valuable. Working in a spirit of mutual respect, openness and trust, all patients’ views will be discussed and, where appropriate, we will work together on solutions. If you are interested in learning more about our Patient Participation Group, please contact the practice.