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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.
5 min read
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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NHS Neighbourhood Health Guidelines 2025/26 | The Summary for Primary Care Network Leaders
The blog summarises the Neighbourhood Health Guidelines 2025/26 in a one-page summary and then discusses what this may mean for PCNs
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The Cogora GP Workforce Report: The Headlines, ARRS Impact and Recommendations for the Future
The focus of this blog is the recently published Cogora General Practice Workforce White Paper.
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How To Manage Your Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) Provider
Learn how to manage and review primary care network staffing services effectively.
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The Primary Care Network Update - January 2025
This blog will cover the latest updates affecting primary care networks.
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The National Primary Care Network Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) Salary Survey 2025
Complete our 5-minute anonymous Primary Care Network salary survey. Help map ARRS role compensation across regions to improve transparency.
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The Primary Care Network Managers Finance Guide 2024 - 2025
Managing finances effectively is crucial to the success of any Primary Care Network (PCN), and this guide provides you with the essential to
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NHS Elective Care Reform 2025: What You Need to Know
This blog summarises the Reforming Elective Care for Patients document published on January 6, 2025.
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What to focus on in Q4 in 24/25 | A guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
What to focus on in Q4 in 24/25 | A guide for Primary Care Network Leaders
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The 2024 Darzi Report | A Summary for Primary Care Network Leaders
Explore the key insights from the 2024 Darzi Report, a pivotal document shaping the future of the NHS towards a more integrated primary care
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What Factors Influence My Salary? A Guide for Primary Care Network Staff
This blog breaks down the factors that influence primary care network salaries funded using the additional roles reimbursement scheme.
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What is an Integrated Neighbourhood Team, and where do we start?
One of our websites' most frequently searched questions is what is an Integrated Neighbourhood Team?
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Managing Difficult Conversations | Support for Primary Care Network Leaders
In this blog, we are tackling the topic of managing difficult conversations and providing feedback.
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Physician Associates in Primary Care and the Latest Guidance
New RCGP & BMA guidance on Physician Associates has made headlines. Let's explore what this really means for PCN Managers & GP practices.
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