The Porch Patient Participation Group was established in 1999 to promote better communication between the Primary Health Care Team at the Porch and its patients.  The group produce a newsletter three times a year (copies are available in the surgery or by mail if you wish to be included on the mailing list). 

The PPG are also responsible for arranging a programme of talks which are held in the surgery twice a year.  These have proved to be successful and informative to all who attend – topics have included: asthma, meningitis, diabetes, healthy heart.  Everyone is most welcome to attend. 

The PPG have a notice board inside the foyer of the surgery where details of forthcoming events are posted. 

The PPG Committee meet approximately three times a year to discuss items relevant to the surgery, topical health issues and forthcoming events.