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Patient Participation Group

The first Patient Participation Group was set up by a GP in 1972 and many general practices in England now have a PPG. Generally made up of a group of volunteer patients, the practice manager and one or more of the GPs from the practice, they meet on a regular basis to discuss the services on offer, and how improvements can be made for the benefit of patients and the practice.

If you would like to be a member of our PPG then please fill out the form below and email it over to nencicb-ng.bridgesmedicalpractice@nhs.net

PPG Joining Form (DOCX, 16KB)

To give you an idea of what is discussed, the meeting notes are below.

PPG Meeting 26.1.2022 (DOCX, 26KB)

We have an open agenda, where any of our registered patients can add something to be discussed at PPG meetings. Please send your ideas, suggestions & queries to the email above.

Last Updated 16 Jun 2025

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