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

The 2026/27 GP Reimbursement Scheme moves funding to practice level. Work out what your practice or network is entitled to with our free calculator, then work through a checklist of the other May changes with your team

This blog explores whether business principles have a place in running a primary care network. Not profit. Not customers. But vision, intentional decision-making, and a long-term view. With the average PCN managing over £1 million in staffing funding, the accountability is significant, and the approach that got you here may not get you there. This blog sets out what business thinking actually looks like in a PCN context.

The removal of the Capacity and Access Payment from the PCN budget does not have to be an all-or-nothing story. The contract has taken the money away, but nothing stops a network and its practices deciding together what to do next. Here is what PCN leaders can still choose to do.

At THC Primary Care, we provide resources to support the leadership and management of primary care networks. In this blog, we summarise our recent YouTube Live session with Ben Gowland, Dr Andy Foster, and Dr Hussain Gandhi. This conversation has become something of a yearly tradition, where we come together to discuss the news stories affecting primary care in the run-up to our national conference, PCN Plus Live , taking place on 22nd April. If you want the full discussion,

Eight pieces to help PCN Clinical Directors, PCN managers and practice managers understand neighbourhood health policy, contract architecture and governance readiness. Start here.

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

NHS England published Fit for the Future on 17 March 2026. Here is what is new, what it confirms, and what remains open for PCN leaders and Clinical Directors.

Not sure who should be your CQC Registered Manager? This guide helps PCNs ask the right questions, understand the role, and appoint the right person with confidence.

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.

By the end of this blog post, you’ll have practical insights and actionable strategies to make your Q4 PCN Underspend work harder, strengthen your workforce, and maximise the impact of your underspend

In a recent episode of The Business of Healthcare podcast, I spoke with Dharmesh Patel, Chief Executive of Primary Eye Care Services. We discussed why optometry so often gets left out of neighbourhood planning, the practical barriers they face, and what it would actually take to properly include them in integrated care discussions.

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.

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.

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

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.

What to focus on in Q4 in 24/25 | A guide for Primary Care Network Leaders

We share some principles to aid your strategic workforce planning, so your PCN and system better understand the investment required.