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The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan | What this could mean for Primary Care Networks
In this blog we summarise and offer our thoughts on the NHS Long Term Plan and the implications and actions for Primary Care Networks.
Jul 3, 20238 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
An introduction to service development funding and general practice IT funding guidance 23/24
An introduction to service development funding and general practice IT funding guidance 23/24
Jun 20, 20233 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
How to approach and what to include in your Primary Care Network Capacity & Access Improvement Plan
In this blog we offer insight, guidance and some tops tips for developing your Primary Care Network capacity and access improvement plans.
Jun 16, 20236 min read
8 key finance questions every Primary Care Network Manager and Clinical Director should know in 2023
This blog has been created to help you understand the key questions when it comes to the financial management of your Primary Care Network
Jun 13, 20234 min read
The Role of the Primary Care Network Manager
A Primary Care Network Manager, in essence, is there to build the business infrastructure of the Primary Care Network (PCN)
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Should our Primary Care Network set up a Limited Company?
At THC Primary Care, we create resources for primary care network leaders and have written over 200 blogs to support you In this blog, we...
Jun 5, 20235 min read
The Role of the GP / Primary Care Network Paramedic Practitioner
The Role of the GP / Primary Care Network Paramedic Practitioner
May 30, 20233 min read
7 Practical Top Tips to Achieve Successful Transformation in Primary Care
7 Practical Top Tips to Achieve Successful Transformation in Primary Care
May 24, 20234 min read
An Introduction to Financial Planning for Primary Care Network Leaders
We are tackling the topic of financial planning and sharing some tips to support you in putting together a strong financial plan
May 23, 20235 min read
The Unintended Consequence of Devolving your Primary Care Network Budget
The Unintended Consequence of Devolving your Primary Care Network Budget
May 17, 20233 min read
The Role of the Social Prescribing Link Worker
A summary of the Social Prescribing Link Worker role within Primary Care.
May 15, 20235 min read
10 Top Tips for Management of the Primary Care GP Contract Changes
In the lead-up to the launch of the 2023 PCN Plus Programme cohort this week, which is now sold out, I, along with PCN Plus...
May 10, 20234 min read
An Introduction to The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) for New Primary Care Network Leaders
If you are a PCN Manager or Digital and Transformation Lead, you may not have been directly involved in delivering on QOF
May 8, 20238 min read
The Relationship between the Practice Manager and the Primary Care Network Manager
I can’t emphasise enough how instrumental both Practice Managers and PCN Managers are in getting us to where we need to be.
May 2, 20235 min read
How to approach the 23/24 GP Contract Access Requirements
At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for Primary Care Network Leaders. In our blog titled The PCN DES 23/24 for Primary Care Network...
Apr 25, 20236 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
4 Top Tips to Reduce Overwhelm When Returning to Work After Leave
Returning to work after leave can be overwhelming, and despite the planning you did before you went on leave, the to-do list maybe long.
Apr 16, 20232 min read
Top Tips to Improve Your Primary Care Network Weekly Leadership & Management Meetings
Why a weekly leadership and management meeting is important for your Primary Care Network
Apr 10, 20233 min read
The Hewitt Review: What does this mean for Primary Care Networks?
Tara shares her initial thoughts and a high level summary of The Hewitt Review and its impact on Primary Care Networks.
Apr 4, 20236 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.
Apr 3, 20238 min read
Our guide to the best 2023 events for Primary Care Network Leaders
Our guide to the best 2023 events for Primary Care Network Leaders
Mar 27, 20234 min read
The GP Update March 2023 continued... What was discussed at the Best Practice Conference?
The keynote session, titled 'Supporting the Vision of the Fuller Stocktake', for obvious reasons, focused on the GP update,
Mar 13, 20235 min read
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