What is the purpose of a PPG?

The PPG works together with the practice to represent the patient’s voice in decision making, ensuring that all communities within the Primary Care Network are represented.

Being part of a PPG provides an opportunity:

• for patients and PCN staff to discuss constructive suggestions for improving the PCN, and share concerns that could affect the local population
• to increase awareness of the PCN and how it can improve healthcare for the people of Southend West Central
• to support health awareness
• to engage with the local communities to ensure the PPG is truly reflective of the practice population

How do I join the PCN PPG?

Southend West Central PCN is currently developing its own Patient Participation Group (PPG), which will discuss developments within the network and how we can strengthen engagement in the local community. 

If you would like to join the group, you can:

• Join our group on Facebook
• Send us an email: mseicb-s.westcentralpcn@nhs.net.

Useful links

The following links may be of interest for ideas, tools or resources:

• National Association for Patient Participation (NAPP)
• Public Health England – Campaign Resource Centre – you can request resource packs if you want to support a Public Health England campaign
• NHS England Involvement Hub – a source of information for people who want to get involved in our work or enable others to participate.