Our purpose is a focal point to represent and support all patients. We meet quarterly to discuss and advise about issues that are important to patients, to learn about changes taking place in The Key Medical Practice, to support the practice and to work with the practice team in improving the flow of communication between us all. We present and follow-up on comments received from patients both during and outside of meetings.

We are also trustees of a legacy fund allowing us to provide support for patients that cannot be met from Practice funds. For example we have funded blood pressure monitors, training manikins, a blood centrifuge and the cycle rack provision at both surgeries.

PPG Committee meetings (max 15 members) are always attended by the Practice Manager and by a GP partner. In between meetings the PPG circulates emails such as agendas, minutes of meetings and other relevant information, to each other and the Practice Manager. The Practice Manager encourages communication from and between the PPG and answers specific queries from members when required. These are usually by email but may, on occasion, be by telephone.

Please see minutes from previous meetings as follows:

• January 2024
• October 2023
• July 2023
• April 2023
• January 2023
• October 2022

Virtual Group

The Practice also offers membership of the Virtual Patient Participation Group. This is ideal for those who may not wish, or be able, to attend the quarterly committee meetings at Yarnton. Members of the Virtual PPG will receive copies of approved minutes after meetings along with occasional update emails and the opportunity to submit items for discussion at committee. Communication will normally be via email but a Virtual member may be invited to attend a committee meeting if their question relates to a specific issue.

For more information, or if you would like to join the Virtual PPG group, or are interested in joining the PPG Committee please email ppg.keymedicalpractice@gmail.com indicating your preference.

Only the Annual General Meeting of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) is open to all patients. If you are interested in hearing about the activities of the PPG but cannot/do not wish to attend meetings, please consider joining the Virtual PPG Group.