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

Should you spend time reading NHS policy? Our framework will help PCN leaders find where alignment exists in their work - and make conscious choices about engagement.

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

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

Don't let hidden assumptions derail your neighbourhood health project. Use this exercise at your next team meeting to surface risks early. Based on analysis of major NHS failures like NPfIT and terminated integration contracts, this practical tool helps teams identify dangerous blind spots across 8 key areas: relationships, funding, governance, community needs, and 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.

PCN leaders face critical decisions: adapt to neighbourhood team structures or build on strengths? Practical guidance on NHS transformation ahead.

Transform your neighbourhood health contract meetings with professional facilitation tools. Six essential conversation areas covering meeting dynamics, workforce challenges, and provider collaboration. Practical question frameworks help PCNs navigate complex discussions and build stronger community partnerships.

Neighbourhood working is new territory for PCN leaders. The 10 Forces framework helps you understand the complexities around healthcare partnerships and make better strategic decisions when there's no established approach to follow.

Expert panel reveals why PCNs have 6 months to prepare for NHS Ten Year Plan transformation. Take our free Neighbourhood MOT assessment to check your collaboration readiness for April 2026's SNP and MNP contracts.

London Target Operating Model 2025 brings major changes for PCNs. Understand the integrator role, boundary impacts & strategic implications.

Struggling to navigate the NHS FIT Dashboard? This quick-start guide helps PCN leaders achieve 80%+ completion rates with practical monthly actions. Based on the official dashboard published on 10th July 2025.

David Mphanza, Head of Primary Care for East Berkshire, discusses strategic commissioning, service decommissioning, and the future of NHS primary care.

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.

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

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

Dr. Ollie Hart, PCN Clinical Director, shares his expertise in implementing three-dimensional healthcare.

In this blog, we are sharing some thoughts and reflective questions for those of you looking to build and enhance integrated working.

The blog summarises the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines 2025/26 in a one-page summary and then discusses what this may mean for PCNs

One of our websites' most frequently searched questions is what is an Integrated Neighbourhood Team?

The aim of this blog is to provide you with a framework of questions to aid the leadership and management of your Primary Care Network.