National Association of Patient Participation
www.napp.or.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.

PPGs IN GENERAL PRACTICE
2 pages

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”