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

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.

Disbanding a Primary Care Network (PCN) Navigating the challenges, Key Drivers, Processes, and Lessons Learned

I am all about the fundamentals as a Primary Care Network leader and CEO.It's all about making sure we have a solid foundation to work from.

Ten key questions to support primary care leaders keep their teams and projects on track.

This blog outlines 12 questions you should be asking when considering the pros and cons of purchasing any digital solution.

Check out this blog covering all the key priorities for primary care network senior leaders right now, both policy and operationally.

On the 28th March 2024, the Network Contract DES: Contract specification 2024/25 – PCN requirements and entitlements was released.

Our guide to the best Q4 and Q1 events in 2024 for Primary Care Network Leaders

To highlight further resources and considerations to help you build your workforce strategy and business case for your Primary Care Network

At THC, we create resources for primary care network leaders, and we were recently approached by a PCN looking to hire a digital and...

What to focus on in Q3 in your Primary Care Network and how to present your quarterly dashboard