The Patient Participation group (PPG) was re-established in November 2014 following a three-year suspension due to insufficient numbers.

Patient input is crucial to the development of services and the future of the NHS as a whole. At the meetings local issues are also discussed, for example the reform of Bedford Hospital and your views, comments and requirements are feed into the Locality Patient Participation Group (LPPG) by the five practice representatives.

The LPPG is made up of the representatives of the six practices in the area (West Mid Beds) as well as locality team, GP and Practice Manager. The issues at this forum are then fed to the BCCG  (Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group), where funding is allocated.

Greensand Surgery PPG meet bi-monthly, so have four or five PPG meetings a year; which are held at the Surgery. The meetings are currently 18:30 – 20:00, enabling a GP to attend after surgery.

We welcome patients from all ages and backgrounds to join our PPG.