top of page
Your trusted source for healthcare leadership
​
Training, tools, news, and support — everything you need, all in one place



The Business of Primary Care Networks Blog
Over 200 blogs to support the leadership and management of primary care networks
Search


An Introduction to The Cost of Living Crisis - A Primary Care Network Perspective
The cost of Living Crisis - A Primary Care Network Perspective. As always, we write our content for new Primary Care Network leaders


Winter Pressures 2022 | A Primary Care Network Perspective
As always, we write our content for new Primary Care Network Leaders. With a spotlight on winter pressures in the news, we thought this...


What to do when no one speaks in your Primary Care Network meetings
"No one ever speaks in our PCN board meeting". This is a common concern and a frustration people often share with us, and it's something...


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


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...


Can the PCN Manager also be the Digital and Transformation Lead, and what would the JD look like?
many PCNs would like to see a JD which combines the PCN Manager role with some of the Digital and Transformation Lead responsibilities,


A PCN Managers Perspective on The Future of General Practice - House of Commons Committee Report
A PCN Managers Perspective on The Future of General Practice - House of Commons Committee Report - THC Primary Care


Do we need a Digital and Transformation Lead?
For those of you who are considering whether adding a PCN Digital and Transformation Lead could be a valuable move for your Primary Care...


Creating your Primary Care Network Digital & Transformation Lead job description & 90-day objectives
Creating your Primary Care Network Digital and Transformation Lead Job Description
Some objectives to guide the first 90 days in this role


The latest Primary Care Network Guidance Documents | The October 2022 Edition
Over the past few weeks, several documents and links have been updated relating to the primary care network; • DES • Ready Reckoner...


Autumn / Winter Primary Care Network Reminders (2022)
( Dates for your diary in October, November and December ) We thought we would compile some key dates for our Primary Care Network...


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


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


An Introduction to the System Development Funding (SDF) for Primary Care Network Leaders (2022)
An Introduction to the System Development Funding (SDF) for Primary Care Network Leaders (2022)


The Winter Primary Care Network Update 2022
Supporting General Practice, Primary Care Networks and their teams through winter and beyond On the 26th of September, NHS England...


An Introduction to Personalised Care for Primary Care Network Leaders (2022)
For those of you wanting a greater understanding of the personalised care agenda within the Primary Care Network landscape, in this blog,...


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...


An Introduction to Primary Care Network Workforce Planning
An Introduction to Primary Care Network Workforce Planning


Primary Care Facilitator Recommendations
Recommendations for Primary Care Facilitators


An Introduction to Primary Care Network Finances (2022)
1. Who is this blog for? If you are a new Primary Care Network Clinical Director, whilst you do not have to know the technical process...


The Interview Format for a Senior Primary Care Network Manager
Following our blog titled 32 Primary Care Network Interview Questions to Support Your Next Hire, we were asked if we had any further...


32 Primary Care Network Interview Questions to Support Your Next Hire
If you're interviewing for a PCN position, you'll need to compile a list of interview questions. Here are 32 potential questions for you


10 Reasons Why Primary Care Network Leaders Should Attend a Conference This Autumn
(Plus 6 top tips to ensure you get the most from the event) We usually write resources for new Primary Care Network Managers and Clinical...


A Summary of the 2022/23 NHS England Business Plan and What this means for Primary Care Networks
The NHS England Business Plan for 2022/23 aligned to a £153bn budget has been released. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the key...
bottom of page