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

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At THC, we provide resources for primary care leaders. In this blog, I want to introduce a framework I have been developing called the Six Anchors and explain why I think every PCN board should work through it at least once.

Four NHS England publications dropped between 1 April and 1 May 2026, covering strategic commissioning narratives, neighbourhood health centre planning, the Network Contract DES variation, and seasonal vaccinations 2026/27. Here is what each one says, with all the key dates in one place.

The PCN Network Contract DES 2026/27 specification is here. Members get a 13-slide key changes deck, updated ARRS salary calculator, financial entitlements tool, templates and AskTHC. All in one place.

SNP and MNP Contracts: Governance Readiness Self-Assessment for PCNs

The 2026/27 GP contract letter has been released, and we’ve created three infographics from the same letter — each telling a very different story. In this blog, we discuss the importance of framing and why the words you choose when sharing information with your network matter more than you might think.

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?

If you are new to your PCN leadership and management role, there is a lot to learn. Within the Primary Care Network Members Club, our blog and the business of healthcare podcast, there are A LOT of resources. To help you get started, we have compiled the most important resources and a reading list so you can hit the ground running.

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

Practical Q4 guidance for Primary Care Network leaders. Covers CAIP claims, IIF targets, ARRS spend, Enhanced Access compliance, and 26/27 vaccination changes.

There's no best practice ARRS staffing ratio. Here's how to calculate the WTE your PCN actually needs using your own data and demand-based modelling.

Many PCN leaders are asking whether they need new structures in place by April 2026. With implementation details still unclear, it's hard to know what to do. Here's my view: don't panic, but don't stand still either. Pick a service, test collaboration, and let the structure follow.

Budget announcements, BMA standoffs, and the Strategic Commissioning Framework. A November 2025 roundup for PCN and practice managers navigating NHS policy.

Welcome to the PCN Members Club - your friendly time-saving hub for busy PCN teams.

At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for primary care leaders. This blog focuses on the Strategic Commissioning Framework – specifically for PCNs who are currently stalling on the neighbourhood agenda.

Understand the NHS Medium Term Planning Framework 2026/27-2028/29. Essential guide for PCN leaders on integrated neighbourhood teams, targets & timelines.

The Challenge: I fear our network moving backwards and can see all of our hard work being undone.

At THC Primary Care, we create resources for Primary Care Network leaders to make running their networks a little bit easier. In this blog, we provide our take on what PCN leaders need to focus on in Q3 2025/26.

Read this comprehensive guide to GP Contract Access Changes taking effect October 2025. Understand new continuous access requirements for phone lines, online booking, and premises. Balanced coverage of government modernisation goals vs GP safety concerns, implementation timeline from February agreement to October rollout, and potential patient impacts.

The Model Region Blueprint (published 11 September 2025) accompanies the Model ICB Blueprint published earlier in the year, presenting how oversight responsibilities will be split between regional teams and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). If you're running a primary care network or practice, here's what you need to know.