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Navigating the Challenges of Disbanding a Primary Care Network (PCN) Key Drivers, Processes, and Lessons Learned
Disbanding a Primary Care Network (PCN) Navigating the challenges, Key Drivers, Processes, and Lessons Learned
Sep 16, 20247 min read
Getting Started with Your PCN Management Audit
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.
Aug 12, 20243 min read
How to Successfully Implement and Review Remote Working in Primary Care Networks in 2024 and Beyond
How to Successfully Implement and Review Remote Working in Primary Care Networks in 2024 and Beyond
Jan 17, 20246 min read
3 key strategies to enhance engagement in your primary care network
At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for primary care leaders, and this week’s blog is for you if you are feeling drained and...
Dec 11, 20234 min read
19 Ways to Use Your Primary Care Network Development Funding
This blog provides 19 ways for Primary Care Networks (PCN) to spend their 23/24 development funding.
Nov 13, 20234 min read
The Role of the Practice within a Primary Care Network
Primary Care Networks come in all shapes and sizes and operate in a variety of ways. In spite of these differences, there are some commonly shared issues, particularly where individual practices are concerned; they can often feel that; 🌀 They do not understand the purpose of the network 🌀 There is no awareness of who does what at network level, or of what the network priorities are. 🌀 The network demands too much of their time 🌀 The money that comes to the network should
Jul 31, 20235 min read
What to do when you're struggling in your PCN management role
The role of the Primary Care Network leader requires us to continuously bend and flex to suit different working cultures and communication
Jul 25, 20235 min read
What do you need to know in detail or have an awareness of in your Primary Care Network?
In this blog, we offer a handy prompt of the areas where Primary Care Network leaders should focus their attentions right now.
Jun 27, 20232 min read
When you're the bearer of bad news - Insight for a Primary Care Network Leader
In this blog, we are tackling the topic of giving bad news and providing feedback.
Jun 19, 20234 min read
9 ways to allocate the Capacity and Access Support Payment for Primary Care Network Leaders
One of the big changes in the PCN DES this year is the introduction of the unconditional capacity and access support payment
Apr 24, 20232 min read
The PCN DES 23/24 for Primary Care Network Leaders | What to focus on in Q1
At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for Primary Care Network leaders and four times a year, we provide a summary of the PCN DES - and a suggested action plan of where to focus your attention each quarter. On 30 March 2023, the 'Contract Specification for 2023/24 – PCN Requirements and Entitlements' document was released. Much of this document will shape your network's activity however, we recognise that many networks will already be delivering over and above on the as
Apr 3, 20239 min read
Quality Improvement Tools for Primary Care Network Digital and Transformation Leads
Quality Improvement is all about helping you to identify problems & explore solutions. Primary Care Network Advice
Feb 27, 20235 min read
The updated January 2023 Primary Care Network DES and a dashboard to measure your progress
Who and what is this blog for? As always, we write our blogs for those new to PCN Management, and the purpose of this blog is to...
Feb 14, 20235 min read
How to manage overwhelm - 7 key questions for Primary Care Network Leaders
How to manage overwhelm 7 key questions for primary care network leaders
Feb 7, 20232 min read
What to include in your Primary Care Network underspend proposal
This is for those of you looking to bid to your local Primary Care team for unspent ARRS funds from your neighbouring PCNs
Nov 21, 20225 min read
What to do when your Primary Care Network Project is failing
We all know that a high percentage of projects fail for many reasons, (and I have experienced this many times), but when you’re caught in...
Nov 16, 20222 min read
The Diary of a Primary Care Network Manager (2022)
(What do we actually do?)
This week, I thought I would provide an overview of some of the activities which take place in a typical week
Oct 17, 20224 min read
What does a good Primary Care Network Service Review look like featuring Pure Physiotherapy
What does a good Primary Care Network Service Review look like
Oct 11, 20225 min read
How to get the most from your Primary Care Network Services
This week's blog is a little different as, firstly, I recorded a video and; secondly, this blog is both for Primary Care Network leaders...
Sep 12, 20222 min read
How to Negotiate your Primary Care Network Services (2022)
This blog is for Primary Care Networks that commission services on behalf of their network. You may commission your Federation to deliver...
Apr 13, 20222 min read
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