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The New PCN Management Competency Framework
While pharmacists, social prescribers, and care coordinators have established frameworks, PCN Managers have navigated complex responsibilities without a clear roadmap. Until now.
3 min read


NHS Commissioning Education Guide: Theory to Practice
As strategic commissioning gathers pace and opportunities for primary care leaders to influence more collaborative working arrangements with ICBs expand, understanding the commissioning landscape has never been more critical.
2 min read


Closing Out the End of Year for PCN Managers
As a PCN Manager, the end of the financial year is a crucial time to get things in order and set the stage for a seamless transition into the new year.
4 min read


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.
3 min read


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.
4 min read


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
3 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.
5 min read


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?
2 min read


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.
5 min read


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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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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The Role of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager in 2024
The purpose of this blog is to provide further insight into the primary care network manager role and commonly asked questions.
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8 key finance questions every Primary Care Network Manager and Clinical Director should know in 2024
Finance Questions every Primary Care Network Manager & Clinical Director should know in 2024
5 min read


Getting Started with Your PCN Management Audit
I am all about the fundamentals as a Primary Care Network leader and CEO.It's all about making sure we have a solid foundation to work from.
3 min read


The Latest Primary Care Network Guidance Documents Updated in August 2024
To support you in having the latest Primary Care Network documents and links close to hand, we have compiled these into one central resource
4 min read


How to approach Primary Care Network pay rises in 2024 and beyond
This is a guide for primary care network leaders on how to approach pay rises in 2024 and beyond.
7 min read


The 24/25 GP Contract - What this means for Primary Care Networks moving forward
The 24/25 GP Contract - What this means for Primary Care Networks moving forward
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What is a Primary Care Network? (2024)
In this blog, we break down the core components of a primary care network.
4 min read


I have been a Primary Care Network Manager for 5 years. What's Next?
If you're reading this, you're likely part of the cohort of Primary Care Networks managers who have been involved in PCNs since the start
6 min read


What you need to know to prepare for your Primary Care Network Manager job interview (2024/25)
Primary Care Network Manager Job Interview - What you need to know to prepare
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