There is so much to read, and with a 24-hour news cycle, the pace of information can be overwhelming. However, we do need to keep up with...

In our blog titled 4 Top Tips To Help You Implement The Directed Enhanced Service (DES) in Your Primary Care Network, I emphasised the...

We have created the ultimate guide for Primary Care Network Clinical Directors to gain a better understanding of the PCN Manager role to...

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 2022/23 Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service Update was released on 31st March 2022. The first job of the PCN Manager is to...

AKA The 2022/23 Primary Care Network (PCN) DES Update What to focus on in Q1 As always, I write these updates with new PCN Managers and...

How not to lose your PCN Manager: Approach the role of your PCN Manager following these 5 guidelines for network success and retention of yo

We often refer to the role of the clinical lead on workstreams, but what does the role entail?

As primary care As network leaders, our role is also to re-enforce the common purpose, build trust and have contingencies up our sleeve.

Many PCN Managers have line management responsibilities. If you are relatively new to line management, this short framework of questions...

...And how the role is evolving. I’m often asked, what does a Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager do? A network manager, in essence, is...

As a Primary Care Network develops, more and more relationships will be required. To be successful in your partnership the following areas a

On 14th October, NHSE released “Our plan for improving access for patients and supporting general practice". If you are a new PCN Network...

Five fundamental principles to aid you in developing your ICS collaborations

For those of you running your network, own business or in a leadership position, I strongly believe you have to proactively and

I was recently asked what my facilitation tips are for running an effective meeting. A lot of pre-meeting thought and addressing the basics

Productivity takes hard work and self-discipline. There is also no one size fits all but there are fundamentals that anyone can apply

Having worked with 13 PCNs, I know that PCNs spend a lot of time articulating their purpose and vision. However, they then fail to create an

Even though you suspect things aren’t right, you resist addressing the situation and hope your team member, who clearly wants to leave,...

We always need to be reminded that good and effective communication will make us money, will save us time, will improve our outcomes of...