The three GP practices in Warwick have each set up their own Patient Participation Group (PPG), to help improve services and feedback to the surgeries and staff.

Members of the PPG are an advisory volunteer group of patients who work closely with their own practice.

They are now available to Avonside, Chase Meadow and Priory Medical Centres.

The PPG's aim is to gather views of patients from as broad a spectrum as possible to get a truly representative sample. They need young people, workers, retirees, carers, including people with long term conditions.

Many will have noticed the increased use of technology in accessing services at GP practices and the emphasis by the government in the use of the NHS app. If the need is there then PPG's could arrange assistance with this.

If you are a patient at either Avonside or Chase Meadow practice you can contact your PPG via the link at the bottom of your practice website, or ask reception to arrange for the PPG to contact you.

Priory Medical Centre patients can do the same or they contact their PPG direct by email at [email protected]

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