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NHS 10 Year Health Plan: The Guide for Primary Care Leaders
A comprehensive guide to the NHS 10-Year Plan for primary care leaders. Discover key changes including neighbourhood health services, digital transformation, GP recruitment, expanded pharmacy roles, and new accountability measures. Essential reading for understanding how the biggest NHS reform since 1948 will impact general practice.
Jul 8, 20257 min read
Aligning Financial Incentives in Strategic Commissioning
Struggling with slow partnership progress despite good intentions? Learn how understanding economic pressures can accelerate primary care collaboration by addressing financial realities before trust-building. A practical framework for sustainable partnerships.
Jul 7, 20253 min read
UK Spending Review 2025: The Guide for NHS Leaders and Healthcare Managers
UK Spending Review 2025 analysis for NHS leaders. £29bn NHS funding boost, 3% annual growth, digital transformation requirements. Covers workforce investment, productivity targets, integrated care changes. Plus wider public sector impact on health outcomes. Essential guide for healthcare managers.
Jun 23, 20254 min read
PCN Incorporation: The Essential Guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
Considering incorporation for your Primary Care Network? Our comprehensive guide simplifies this complex process with practical tools and expert insights. Explore the benefits and challenges, compare legal structures, and use our interactive assessment to determine your PCN's readiness. From governance frameworks to stakeholder engagement, we cover all 12 critical considerations PCN leaders need to address. Make informed decisions with real-world case studies and step-by-step
Jun 8, 20253 min read
Improving Access and Continuity in Primary using Segmentation
The resource provides practical guidance for PCN managers working to meet the 2025-26 PCN DES requirements around risk stratification and continuity of care.
May 19, 20251 min read
The ICB Blueprint: What Primary Care Network Leaders Need to Know
Discover how the ICB Blueprint reshapes NHS commissioning and the strategic opportunities it creates for PCNs. A practical guide for primary care leaders.
May 12, 20254 min read
Closing Out the End of Year for PCN Managers
As a PCN Manager, the end of the financial year is a crucial time to get things in order and set the stage for a seamless transition into the new year.
Apr 29, 20254 min read
Questions to Aid Your Next Primary Care Network or Neighbourhood Strategy Meeting
This blog summarises the key changes in NHS commissioning and poses essential strategic questions that primary care leaders should consider
Apr 18, 20254 min read
PCN DES 2025/26 What To Focus On In Quarter 1
Essential PCN Leadership Checklist for 2025/26: A comprehensive guide to DES requirements, financial management, and service delivery.
Apr 7, 20254 min read
The PCN DES 2025/26 | Making Sense of It for PCN Managers and Leaders
The essential guide to PCN DES 2025-26 and implementation steps for PCN leaders.
Mar 30, 20255 min read
GP Contract 2025/26: What This Means for Primary Care Networks | A Deeper Dive
At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for primary care network leaders. This blog provides a deeper dive into the GP contract changes.
Mar 25, 20255 min read
Questions to ask in PCN Clinical Director Interviews
For those of you who plan to interview for the clinical director position, here are some questions to support this process.
Mar 21, 20253 min read
What to do when your primary care network does not agree
This week's blog is specifically for any of you who may be experiencing conflict within your primary care network
Mar 20, 20253 min read
Primary Care Network Governance: Back to Basics.
In this article we encourage Primary Care Network leaders to consider their governance position and offer tips on getting back on track.
Mar 17, 20255 min read
Does My Primary Care Network Need to Register for CQC?
We'll explore the important question of CQC registration requirements and examine the critical role of clinical governance in your network.
Feb 18, 20256 min read
A Practical Guide to NHS Reform 2025: From Policy to Implementation
Essential guide for primary care leaders! Navigate NHS 2025 changes, key policies & leadership insights.
Feb 10, 20257 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 Managers Finance Guide 2024 - 2025
Managing finances effectively is crucial to the success of any Primary Care Network (PCN), and this guide provides you with the essential to
Jan 15, 20251 min read
What to focus on in Q4 in 24/25 | A guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
What to focus on in Q4 in 24/25 | A guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
Jan 3, 20255 min read
What is an Integrated Neighbourhood Team, and where do we start?
One of our websites' most frequently searched questions is what is an Integrated Neighbourhood Team?
Dec 6, 20248 min read
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