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How to Calculate the Workforce Your PCN Actually Needs
There's no best practice ARRS staffing ratio. Here's how to calculate the WTE your PCN actually needs using your own data and demand-based modelling.
7 days ago6 min read
When Someone in Your Team Isn't Working Out: The Conversation No One Wants to Have
You know that nagging feeling when someone isn't quite right for the role? When you're constantly having to step in and do work that should have been delegated? When colleagues start coming directly to you instead of going through proper channels?
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 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
Questions to ask in PCN Clinical Director Interviews
For those of you who plan to interview for the clinical director position, here are some questions to support this process.
Mar 21, 20253 min read
The Role of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager in 2024
The purpose of this blog is to provide further insight into the primary care network manager role and commonly asked questions.
Nov 17, 20248 min read
Creating an effective Care Coordination Service (focusing on the small things that make a big difference)
The role of the Care Coordinator and development of this service continues to be a source of intrigue for many across general practice
Nov 13, 20247 min read
How to approach Primary Care Network pay rises in 2024 and beyond
This is a guide for primary care network leaders on how to approach pay rises in 2024 and beyond.
Aug 5, 20247 min read
How visible should the Primary Care Network Clinical Director be?
This week’s blog focuses on the role of the primary care network clinical director and their scope of influence
Jul 31, 20247 min read
The Role of the Physician Associate | a Guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
following both the recent controversy and confusion surrounding the role of physician associates in primary care,
Jul 16, 20249 min read
Human Resources Hot Topics - Our Guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
Human Resources Hot Topics - Our guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
Jun 18, 202410 min read
The Community Pharmacy Primary Care Network Engagement Role | An opportunity or doomed to fail?
NHSE announces the community pharmacy primary care network engagement role.
May 28, 20243 min read
The Role of the PCN Pharmacist & Pharmacy Technician
In our most recent THC Best Practice webinar collaboration, we focused on the roles of the PCN Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician
Apr 19, 20247 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to the Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
In this blog we offer a complete guide to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Primary Care Network leaders and PCN Managers.
Apr 2, 20249 min read
What you need to know to prepare for your Primary Care Network Manager job interview (2024/25)
Primary Care Network Manager Job Interview - What you need to know to prepare
Mar 6, 20243 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to your Primary Care Network Leadership and Management Team 2024/25
This is our blog offering a complete overview and guidance to all aspects of the Primary Care Network leadership and management team.
Jan 22, 20248 min read
The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme If we don’t use it…. Will we lose it?
We were asked to share our opinion on the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme and how we plan to manage this for the remainder of the year
Dec 4, 20234 min read
5 Top Tips to Support Your PCN Additional Roles Reimbursement Submission
5 Top tips to maximise your additional roles reimbursement funding for Primary Care Network Leaders
Oct 10, 20235 min read
Working out whether or not to hire a Primary Care Network Digital and Transformation Lead?
At THC, we create resources for primary care network leaders, and we were recently approached by a PCN looking to hire a digital and...
Oct 10, 20233 min read
The Role of the Primary Care Network First Contact Physiotherapist
The role of the Primary Care Network First Contact Physiotherapist feat Pure Physiotherapy
Sep 21, 202310 min read
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