Patient Participation Group

Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) meets quarterly to discuss practice updates, share feedback, and help shape the future of our services. Meeting dates and times vary and are sent out to members in advance.

New members — including virtual members — are always welcome.
If you’d like to join or find out more, email ivelmc.reception@nhs.net.

PPG Roles

Chairperson

The Chairperson leads the Patient Participation Group and is responsible for:

Welcoming members and thanking them for attending
Greeting guest speakers and supporting their involvement
Making sure discussions are clear and inclusive
Summarising main points and checking everyone’s understanding
Asking if attendees have questions
Coordinating meeting content with the Vice Chair, Secretary, and Practice Manager
Approving meeting minutes before distribution

Vice Chairperson

The Vice Chair provides support by:

Assisting the Chairperson during meetings
Leading meetings when the Chairperson is unavailable
Taking minutes when the Secretary is absent
Supporting discussions about future meeting content

Secretary

The Secretary manages communication and meeting administration. Duties include:

Scheduling meetings and sending agendas
Writing minutes within 10 working days
Ensuring minutes are clear and helpful
Sending draft minutes for approval before distribution
Keeping the PPG email list up to date
Responding to enquiries from virtual members

Join our Patient Participation Group

If you would like to apply for a role or register as a member of the PPG, please call us on 01767 312 441.

All registered patients are welcome to attend PPG meetings — no prior notice required.

If you prefer to stay informed but cannot attend meetings, you can still join our mailing list for updates and invitations to contribute online. Call 01767 312 441 to be added.