The Business of Primary Care Networks Blog
Over 250 blogs to support the leadership and management of primary care networks 

Should you spend time reading NHS policy? Our framework will help PCN leaders find where alignment exists in their work - and make conscious choices about engagement.

This blog explores the critical leadership challenges facing Primary Care Network (PCN) managers and clinical directors who struggle with team dynamics, stakeholder management, and decision-making in complex healthcare environments. Drawing on insights from supporting over 300 primary care networks, the article identifies the core paradox of PCN leadership: the more leaders try to accommodate everyone's preferences and avoid conflict, the more frustrated and ineffective their

Transform your neighbourhood health contract meetings with professional facilitation tools. Six essential conversation areas covering meeting dynamics, workforce challenges, and provider collaboration. Practical question frameworks help PCNs navigate complex discussions and build stronger community partnerships.

David Mphanza, Head of Primary Care for East Berkshire, discusses strategic commissioning, service decommissioning, and the future of NHS primary care.

In this article we encourage Primary Care Network leaders to consider their governance position and offer tips on getting back on track.

Learn how to manage and review primary care network staffing services effectively.

In this blog, we are tackling the topic of managing difficult conversations and providing feedback.

The aim of this blog is to provide you with a framework of questions to aid the leadership and management of your Primary Care Network.

A no-nonsense guide to successful primary care network leadership.

We share some principles to aid your strategic workforce planning, so your PCN and system better understand the investment required.

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.

This is a guide for primary care network leaders on how to approach pay rises in 2024 and beyond.

This week’s blog focuses on the role of the primary care network clinical director and their scope of influence

Ten key questions to support primary care leaders keep their teams and projects on track.

This blog outlines 12 questions you should be asking when considering the pros and cons of purchasing any digital solution.

Human Resources Hot Topics - Our guide for Primary Care Network Leaders

Check out this blog covering all the key priorities for primary care network senior leaders right now, both policy and operationally.

On the 28th March 2024, the Network Contract DES: Contract specification 2024/25 – PCN requirements and entitlements was released.

Our guide to the best Q4 and Q1 events in 2024 for Primary Care Network Leaders

At THC, we create resources for primary care network leaders, and we were recently approached by a PCN looking to hire a digital and...