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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
16 key questions to consider when reading the latest GP Contract changes published on 6th March 2023
On 6th March, NHSE released changes to the GP Contract in 2023/24. Here is our blog for our Primary Care Network Community
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Training Courses for Primary Care Network Care Coordinators
The role of the Primary Care Network Care Coordinator provides networks with lots of flexibility which is excellent.
Mar 6, 20235 min read
Quality Improvement Tools for Primary Care Network Digital and Transformation Leads
Quality Improvement is all about helping you to identify problems & explore solutions. Primary Care Network Advice
Feb 27, 20235 min read
The National PCN Management Survey Report 2022/23
THC Primary Care conducted the first National Primary Care Network (PCN) Management Survey.
Feb 20, 20231 min read
The updated January 2023 Primary Care Network DES and a dashboard to measure your progress
Who and what is this blog for? As always, we write our blogs for those new to PCN Management, and the purpose of this blog is to...
Feb 14, 20235 min read
What to consider when creating your Primary Care Network Remote Working Policy
In this week's blog, we are looking at considerations to cover when creating your remote working policy.
Feb 10, 20235 min read
How to manage overwhelm - 7 key questions for Primary Care Network Leaders
How to manage overwhelm 7 key questions for primary care network leaders
Feb 7, 20232 min read
An Introduction to the Primary Care Network Mental Health Practitioner
An Introduction to the Primary Care Network Mental Health Practitioner
Jan 24, 20235 min read
Top Tips To Improve Your Primary Care Network PLT (Protected Learning Time) sessions
THC shares some of the challenges and practical advice to enhance your Primary Care Network Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions.
Jan 23, 20235 min read
6 Top Tips & 15 Key Questions to help you secure your next Primary Care Network job opportunity
15 questions to help you identify what’s important to you and what you need from your next employer. 3 top tips to help your application
Jan 1, 20233 min read
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
Dec 5, 20226 min read
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...
Nov 28, 20225 min read
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...
Nov 23, 20223 min read
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
Nov 21, 20225 min read
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...
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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,
Nov 14, 20223 min read
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
Nov 14, 20224 min read
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...
Nov 7, 20225 min read
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
Oct 31, 20227 min read
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...
Oct 25, 20223 min read
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...
Oct 21, 20224 min read
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
Oct 17, 20224 min read
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
Oct 11, 20225 min read
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