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Patient Participation Group
About the Patient Participation Group (PPG)
As a patient of Orchid House Surgery, you are automatically a member of our Patient Participation Group after registration, and we value your constructive input.
The group is run by a volunteer committee working in close liaison with the doctors and practice manager.
We aim to gather around as broad a spectrum as possible to get a truly representative sample. We need young people, workers, retirees, people with long-term conditions and people from non-British ethnic groups.
We meet regularly meet to discuss certain topics or provide information on changes within the NHS and how these may affect the practice and patients. We will send invitations to these meetings via email.
The group can work with the practice to help all patients to take responsibility for their own health, that of their family and the health of the wider community.
Our Action Plan and meeting notes
Our most recent meeting was held on the 30th of January 2026, and the next meeting is scheduled to take place on the 20th of March.
View the summary notes from our January meeting here.
PPG members regularly review a plan that sets out objectives and actions to support and promote the best possible healthcare for patients.
View the latest version of our Action Plan here.
Orchid House Community Drivers
We are still looking for volunteer drivers to support our community. You do not need to be a patient at the surgery, and you can offer as much or as little time as you like. Petrol costs will be reimbursed. If you would like to help patients attend important medical appointments, please email: oh.ppg@nhs.net
How to join us
To join the PPG, please complete the online form below. Alternatively, ask at Reception for to details on how to join.
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The data stored consists of your name and email address for the mailing list. Should you wish to withdraw from the PPG at any time, please email oh.ppg@nhs.net. All processing of consent is in line with our procedure for recording processing with consent as a lawful basis policy.
