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Patient Participation Group
Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) meets to provide a forum for discussion about the practice.
About the Patient Participation Group
A PPG is a group of patient interested in health and healthcare issues, who want to get involved with and support the running of their practice.
The aim of The Wells Medical Practice PPG is to give patients at our surgery an opportunity to become actively involved with the doctors and staff in planning and developing new services and to take an active interest in their own healthcare.
Meetings are held remotely on a bi-monthly basis.
Interested in joining?
If you’re interested please complete the following form.
The information you supply us will be used lawfully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. The Data Protection Act 2018 gives you the right to know what information is held about you and sets out rules to make sure that this information is handled properly.
Minutes of The Wells Medical Practice (TWMP) PPG Committee Meeting
To request minutes of previous meetings, please contact the practice
Date
24th September 2026
Attendees
Louise Handford (Practice Manager), Dr Myers-Lamptey (GP Partner), Dr Creed (GP Partner), (Louise Simmons), Lucinda Curtis, Elaine Lowe, Sue Taylor, Pam Royle, Doreen Williams and Jill Ruddock
Apologies
Roderic Macmillan, Harriet Clare, Fiona Taylor, Diane Morgan, George Skomorowski, Deana Leadbeter, Inger Siegstad and Susan Eccles
Part one
What it is
- Part of Kent and Medway NHS Mental Health Trust
- Free courses to support mental health and wellbeing
- Open across Kent and Medway
Who can join
- Age 18+ and living in Kent
- No diagnosis needed
- You can refer yourself (online or by phone)
Signing up
- Fill in a short form
- You’ll get a follow-up call to discuss your needs
- You can stay enrolled as long as you like
What to expect
- Friendly, supportive learning environment
- Focus on strengths, recovery, and wellbeing
- Learn alongside others with shared experiences
- Sessions held in community venues or online
Courses
- Run during term times (Autumn, Spring, Summer)
- Can attend more than once
- Different levels:
- Introductory (e.g. sleep, creativity, money)
- More detailed topics (e.g. memory, menopause, caring roles)
- In-depth support (e.g. psychosis, relationships)
Benefits
- Build confidence and skills
- Reduce isolation
- Connect with local support and services
Other information
- Works with local organisations (e.g. wellbeing and nature groups)
- Information shared via GPs, social media, and community services
- A service for ages 14–17 is being developed
- Thank you to Suzanne for hosting our learning session on 24/09/26
Part two
What was discussed
- Plans to raise concerns about new housing and water supply, as this may affect health
- Promoting local health and wellbeing activities
- Preparing for the flu vaccination morning (3rd October)
- Updates on support services and social media
Health & wellbeing activities
- WeRoam app – encourages walking, cycling, and swimming with rewards
- Moving Well Club – free 24-week gentle exercise and dance sessions for older adults (spaces available)
- Parkrun – free weekly 5k event for all abilities (walk or run, social and friendly)
Flu vaccination morning
- Date: 3rd October
- Time: starts at 9:00am (helpers arrive 8:45am)
- Location: all on level one
- Extra support available at lifts for accessibility
- Kent Air Ambulance will have an information table
Support services
- Safe Haven (town centre)
- Open every day, 6pm–11pm
- Support for people in mental health crisis (alternative to A&E where appropriate)
- Walk-in, referral, or video call options
- Also offers group activities like journaling
Staying informed
- Practice Instagram page shares updates (growing community)
- Next text message newsletter will include a link to follow the page
Next steps
- Review concerns about housing and water supply
- Share and promote local activities and services
- Continue raising awareness of Safe Haven support