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What to Focus on in Q3: October – December 2025 | A Practical Guide for PCN Leaders
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.
Oct 5, 20253 min read
GP Contract 2025 Changes: Understanding the Changes and Different Perspectives
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.
Sep 18, 20254 min read
Primary Care Network Budget Underspend Explained
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.
Sep 1, 20251 min read
The 25/26 GP Advice and Guidance Enhanced Service Explained
Whether you're a Practice Manager, GP Partner, salaried GP, or employed through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, this overview will help you understand what this Enhanced Service means for you and your practice.
Apr 21, 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
Simplifying Raw, Adjusted and Weighted Population List Sizes | A Guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
Understand raw, adjusted, and weighted population lists and their critical impact on NHS funding and resource planning for Primary Care Netw
Apr 1, 20255 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
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
PCN DES 2025/26 | Will It Cover the National Insurance Increase?
The 25/26 primary care network DES has been released. Compare ARRS costs between 2024-25 and 2025-26 with our interactive calculator.
Mar 27, 20253 min read
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