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We are seeking volunteers to join our PCN ‘Patient Participation Group’ also known as PPG to be the voice for all our 36,000 patients
The PPG are vital friends to the practice (You must be a patient at one of our 7 GP practices to join)โญ๏ธ
It doesn’t matter if you are not a frequent visitor to your practice or you feel you cannot offer anything. Everyone can offer something and we encourage anyone to join!
For more information, please call us on 01942 944121 or email gmicb-wb.swanpcn@nhs.netโ๏ธ
What is a Primary Care Network (PCN)?
A primary care network is a group of practices who work together to focus on local patient care. Theyโve been around since 2019 and 99 per cent of practices across England now work as part of one. With increased demand and a shortage of clinical staff, practices find they can provide greater, more personalised care for patients when they can work together on certain services or issues.
What is a PPG?
A PPG is typically a group of volunteer patients, along with practice staff (including GPs and managers), who meet regularly to discuss practice issues and patient experience. They act as a link between the practice and the wider patient population.
It’s a way for patients to have a say in how their practice operates and to help shape the healthcare they receive. PPGs are a contractual requirement for all GP practices in England.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Improving patient experience
- Representing the patient voice on behalf of ALL of our practices
- Promoting health and well-being
- Improving communication
- Supporting practice activities
- PPGs typically meet regularly, and some offer online options.
We belive that a PPG will be highly valuable way for our patients to actively participate in their healthcare and contribute to a better patient experience. It’s a way for patients to have a say in how our practice operates and to help shape the healthcare they receive.
Our Practices
Kumar Family Practice, South Wigan Medical Practice, Marus Bridge Practice, The Grange Practice, Winstanley Medical Centre, Bryn Cross Surgery & Medicentre