The Patient and Lay Group

The Royal College of Surgeons' Patient and Lay Group (PLG) was first established in April 1999. It provides a direct patient and public voice across the everyday business of the College. The PLG works to:

• ensure an effective patient voice in College work;
• influence the College’s standards and policies;
• proactively raise areas of patient concern to the College;
• advise the College about the best way to engage with patients;
• act as a critical friend to the College.