The Business of Primary Care Networks
Over 250 blogs to support the leadership and management of primary care networks 

Whether you're leading a primary care network that's functioning but feels harder than it should, or you're struggling and need a reset, understanding what "good" actually looks like helps you know where you stand and what needs to change.

We've all been there. You leave a meeting thinking something's been agreed, only for someone to ask at the next one: "But did we actually agree?

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.

At the heart of neighbourhood health is the patient. This blog breaks down the three-tier 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.

As we approach the end of the financial year, now is the ideal time to review how effectively your services are working.

In Dare to Lead, Brené Brown explores four types of power. This blog looks at how "power over" often disguises itself in primary care and invites you to reflect on how you use yours.

If you're a PCN Manager considering your next career move, there are numerous pathways to explore. Here are the key options and strategies for developing your career

I had a conversation last week with a PCN that's completely fractured. Two camps with fundamentally different visions of what their network should be. Board meetings where five people stay silent and two oppose everything. A clinical director ready to step down after five years because the stress isn't worth it any more.

Tara Humphrey breaks down why over £93 million in Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funding went unspent by Primary Care Networks in 2024/25, and what's changing ahead.

This blog explores the critical leadership challenges facing Primary Care Network (PCN) managers and clinical directors who struggle with team dynamics, stakeholder management, and decision-making in complex healthcare environments. Drawing on insights from supporting over 300 primary care networks, the article identifies the core paradox of PCN leadership: the more leaders try to accommodate everyone's preferences and avoid conflict, the more frustrated and ineffective their

Facing financial tensions in your Primary Care Network? You’re not alone. Many PCN leaders are struggling with funding conflicts, uneven contributions, and eroding trust. Traditional fixes like new agreements or spreadsheets rarely solve the deeper issues. Real progress starts with honest dialogue, clear expectations, and addressing uncomfortable truths. As a leader, your role is to facilitate consensus and rebuild collaboration.

This blog is specifically for those of you who are managing collaborative working between GP practices and primary care networks.

In this blog, we are tackling the topic of managing difficult conversations and providing feedback.

A no-nonsense guide to successful primary care network leadership.

It’s all about relationships | What works well between Integrated Care Boards and Primary Care Networks