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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, 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 Role of the Social Prescribing Link Worker
A summary of the Social Prescribing Link Worker role within Primary Care.
May 15, 20235 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. On 30 March 2023, the 'Contract Specification for 2023/24 – PCN Requirements and Entitlements' document was released. Much of this document will shape your network's activity however, we recognise that many networks will already be delivering over and above on the as
Apr 3, 20239 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
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
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
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
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
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