Patient Participation Group (PPG) Training Session - Essential Skills for Chairing PPGs and Engaging Patient Community Groups

As part of the PCARP Lunch and Learn series, we will be hosting a session on essential skills for chairing PPGs and effective strategies for engaging local patient groups in your practice meetings.

The session will be led by two expert speakers: Litsa Worrall (Chair of the Enfield PPG Network) and Ian Beever (Trainer), with dedicated time for audience questions and discussion.

The session will cover the following topics:

• How to engage underrepresented communities within your PPG and other patient feedback channels

• The importance of ensuring your PPG membership reflects your patient population and strategies for engaging different community groups

• Effective communication and engagement with diverse groups, and the benefits this brings to your practice and patient wellbeing

• Managing discussions to ensure all participants are heard and treated equitably

Speakers:

• Litsa Worrall – Chair of Enfield PPG Network

• Ian Beever – Consultant and Trainer