NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PATIENT PARTICIPATION
(NAPP)

This organisation is no longer in operation, but its' papers, etc. are still relevant and extremely helpful.

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www.napp.org.uk

The National Association for Patient Participation (N.A.P.P.) has launched a new Resource Guide to help all GP Practice Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) work effectively.

NHS England commissioned N.A.P.P. – the national voice for patient participation in primary care – to develop Building better participation, and it is available for download below. A hard copy will be sent to every N.A.P.P. member PPG.

• ​Getting PPGs in place  ......  8 pages
• Helping PPGs work well  ...   12 pages
• Knowing and working with patients  ...   8 pages
• Influencing beyond the GP practice  ...   8 pages
• Self-assessment sheet  ...   1 page

• Making online GP services work well for patients  ...   8 pages

 PPGs IN GENERAL PRACTICE
2 pages - Published by the British Journal of Medical Practice - November 2016

BJGP editorial, ‘Patient participation groups in general practice: building better partnerships’ 

• Highlights the potential of PPGs to enhance general practice and help GP practices adapt and change for the benefit of all 
• Explains the history and scope of PPGs
• Gives examples of excellent work done by local PPGs 
• Challenges GP practices to “resource their PPG appropriately”