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Questions to Aid Your Next Primary Care Network or Neighbourhood Strategy Meeting
This blog summarises the key changes in NHS commissioning and poses essential strategic questions that primary care leaders should consider
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Building Healthcare Collaboration from the Ground Up: Insights from a Federation CEO - Darren Altus
This blog is specifically for those of you who are managing collaborative working between GP practices and primary care networks.
4 min read
What's inside the PCN Members Club?
Welcome to the PCN Members Club - your friendly time-saving hub for busy PCN teams.
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PCN DES 2025/26 What To Focus On In Quarter 1
Essential PCN Leadership Checklist for 2025/26: A comprehensive guide to DES requirements, financial management, and service delivery.
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Simplifying Raw, Adjusted and Weighted Population List Sizes | A Guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
Understand raw, adjusted, and weighted population lists and their critical impact on NHS funding and resource planning for Primary Care Netw
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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.
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The PCN DES 2025/26 | Making Sense of It for PCN Managers and Leaders
The essential guide to PCN DES 2025-26 and implementation steps for PCN leaders.
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PCN DES 2025/26 | Will It Cover the National Insurance Increase?
The 25/26 primary care network DES has been released. Compare ARRS costs between 2024-25 and 2025-26 with our interactive calculator.
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Recommendations for Primary Care Network CQC and Pharmacist Support
Our recommendations for pharmacists and CQC support for primary care network leaders.
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GP Contract 2025/26: What This Means for Primary Care Networks | A Deeper Dive
At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for primary care network leaders. This blog provides a deeper dive into the GP contract changes.
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The March Primary Care Network Update and a Round-Up Of The Latest NHS Guidance
Get the latest changes affecting Primary Care Networks in this March update.
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GP Contract 2025/26: A Strategic Overview for Primary Care Leaders
The GP Contract 2025/26: A Strategic Overview for Primary Care Leaders.
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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.
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The NHS Green Plan | What PCN Leaders Need to Know
This blog summarises the NHS Green Plan 2025 and provides 10 examples of changes you can make at the practice and PCN level.
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What to do when your primary care network does not agree
This week's blog is specifically for any of you who may be experiencing conflict within your primary care network
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3 Dimensional Health Care | Insights from Dr. Ollie Hart
Dr. Ollie Hart, PCN Clinical Director, shares his expertise in implementing three-dimensional healthcare.
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Primary Care Network Governance: Back to Basics.
In this article we encourage Primary Care Network leaders to consider their governance position and offer tips on getting back on track.
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NHS England Abolished | Was this the recommendation from the Darzi Report?
Keir Starmer announced NHS England's abolition to reduce bureaucracy, with ICBs cutting 50% of staff. Was this from the Darzi Report?
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Building Effective Child and Adolescent Mental Health Neighbourhood Teams: Key Questions to Consider
In this blog, we are sharing some thoughts and reflective questions for those of you looking to build and enhance integrated working.
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Clinical Pharmacy Services | What Primary Care Networks Should Be Looking For?
Primary care network leaders: Learn how to identify quality clinical pharmacy support
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Does My Primary Care Network Need to Register for CQC?
We'll explore the important question of CQC registration requirements and examine the critical role of clinical governance in your network.
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Winter/Spring Primary Care Network Events for 2025
This week's blog focuses on key Primary Care events taking place in winter / spring 2025
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A Practical Guide to NHS Reform 2025: From Policy to Implementation
Essential guide for primary care leaders! Navigate NHS 2025 changes, key policies & leadership insights.
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NHS England's 2025/26 Operational Guidance: What It Means for General Practice
This blog summarises the NHS England Operational Guidance for 2025/26 and highlights the key implications for general practice.
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