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How to Cost a Service: The Guide for PCN Leaders
A practical guide to costing NHS primary care services — from asking the right questions and building transparent spreadsheets to anchoring your board presentation. Includes downloadable A3 infographic.
May 135 min read
Could You Easily Justify Every PCN ARRS Role You Fund?
If your PCN had to justify every ARRS role it currently funds, could it? Not in theory. With evidence of impact, embedded relationships, and a clear case for why that role, in your network, is worth protecting.
Apr 184 min read
Do PCNs Need to Rethink Leadership Roles and Titles?
And why most networks are making the decision for the wrong reasons. governance model and explains how PCNs, federations, and GP collaboratives can organise themselves effectively – without drowning in meetings or losing the voice of individual practices.
Feb 104 min read
The Role of the Physician Assistant in Primary Care Following the Leng Review
Review the complete guide to physician assistant roles in UK primary care following the Leng Review. Learn supervision requirements, scope of practice & new 2025 rules.
Jul 23, 20254 min read
The 25/26 PCN DES and the expanded Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
Explore our analysis of the expanded PCN DES 2025/26 ARRS reimbursement scheme beyond the impact of national insurance.
Mar 31, 20255 min read
3 Dimensional Health Care | Insights from Dr. Ollie Hart
Dr. Ollie Hart, PCN Clinical Director, shares his expertise in implementing three-dimensional healthcare.
Mar 18, 20255 min read
Clinical Pharmacy Services | What Primary Care Networks Should Be Looking For?
Primary care network leaders: Learn how to identify quality clinical pharmacy support
Feb 25, 20254 min read
How To Manage Your Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) Provider
Learn how to manage and review primary care network staffing services effectively.
Jan 28, 20255 min read
The Primary Care Network Update - January 2025
This blog will cover the latest updates affecting primary care networks.
Jan 21, 20255 min read
The National Primary Care Network Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) Salary Survey 2025
Complete our 5-minute anonymous Primary Care Network salary survey. Help map ARRS role compensation across regions to improve transparency.
Jan 16, 20252 min read
What Factors Influence My Salary? A Guide for Primary Care Network Staff
This blog breaks down the factors that influence primary care network salaries funded using the additional roles reimbursement scheme.
Dec 7, 20245 min read
Physician Associates in Primary Care and the Latest Guidance
New RCGP & BMA guidance on Physician Associates has made headlines. Let's explore what this really means for PCN Managers & GP practices.
Nov 18, 20244 min read
Creating an effective Care Coordination Service (focusing on the small things that make a big difference)
The role of the Care Coordinator and development of this service continues to be a source of intrigue for many across general practice
Nov 13, 20247 min read
Top Tips to Embed your Primary Care Networks ARRS roles and ways to incorporate newly qualified GPs
This blog discusses the innovative use of the PCN additional role reimbursement scheme (ARRS).
Oct 15, 20247 min read
Changes to the PCN additional roles reimbursement scheme and what this means for pay increases
This blog focuses on the impact of the October 2024 primary care network changes to recruitment and retention.
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Navigating the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme Uplift Uncertainty - Advice for Primary Care Network Leaders
This blog will provide four suggestions to help you navigate the uncertainty surrounding the PCN additional roles reimbursement scheme 24/25
Aug 28, 20244 min read
Newly Qualified GPs added to Primary Care Network the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme
Newly Qualified GPs added to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme
Aug 13, 20246 min read
The Role of the Physician Associate | a Guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
following both the recent controversy and confusion surrounding the role of physician associates in primary care,
Jul 16, 20249 min read
The Role of the PCN Pharmacist & Pharmacy Technician
In our most recent THC Best Practice webinar collaboration, we focused on the roles of the PCN Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician
Apr 19, 20247 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
In this blog we offer a complete guide to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Primary Care Network leaders and PCN Managers.
Apr 2, 20249 min read
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