Other support
Where else can we get help?
The National Association for Patient Participation is a national organisation that PPGs can join who give help, advice and support on setting up and running a PPG. Their website is: http://www.napp.org.uk/index.html
Patient Participation Week is run every year by NAPP and can be a great time to raise the profile of your PPG: http://www.napp.org.uk/ppgawarenessweek.html
Acronym Buster
The NHS Confederation has produced an acronym buster to help you understand some of the 700 commonly used acronyms and abbreviations in the NHS.
This toolkit has been produced by the CCGs Engagement and Communications team to support PPG groups in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.
If you would like more advice or support contact the team on:
gywccg.your-views-matter@nhs.net
Or telephone: 01502 719582