ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2026
Coverage and quality of patient participation groups: a mixed-methods analysis of Care Quality Commission reports.
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backgroundPatient participation in health systems is increasing globally. English general practices have been required to establish patient participation groups (PPGs) since 2015. However, little is known about current PPG coverage and distribution.
aimTo explore the relationship between PPG coverage and quality with general practice deprivation deciles, geographical location, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings. DESIGN AND
settingMixed-methods documentary analysis of quantitative and qualitative data was carried out from general practice CQC reports in Yorkshire and Humber, England.
methodData were extracted from CQC reports for practices in the most and least deprived areas across three integrated care systems (ICSs). Quantitative data examined PPG coverage by practice deprivation decile, location, and CQC rating. Qualitative thematic analysis assessed PPG quality.
resultsOf 122 practices, 99 (81.1%) had a PPG, 16 (13.1%) lacked one, and seven (5.7%) had a partial PPG. Practices in the most deprived areas were significantly less likely to have a PPG than those in the least deprived areas (
conclusionPractices in the most deprived areas were significantly less likely to have a PPG (
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