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What to do when no one speaks in your Primary Care Network meetings
What to do when no one speaks in your primary care network meetings
4 min read


The closure of community pharmacies and what this means for the wider health system in 2023
We offer an overview of the increasing issue of local community pharmacy closures for Primary Care Network leaders and managers.
6 min read


Our Guide to the Best Autumn/Winter 2023 Events for Primary Care Network Leaders
Our Guide to the Best Autumn/Winter 2023 Events for Primary Care Network Leaders
4 min read


The Role of the Primary Care Network Pharmacy Technician
In this blog we outline the role of the Primary Care Network Pharmacy Technician for PCN leaders and outline the skills on offer.
6 min read


The Role of the Primary Care Network Occupational Therapist
This blog provides a summary of the role of the Primary Care Network Occupational Therapist and how to best utilise them in practice.
6 min read


The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan | What this could mean for Primary Care Networks
In this blog we summarise and offer our thoughts on the NHS Long Term Plan and the implications and actions for Primary Care Networks.
8 min read


When you're the bearer of bad news - Insight for a Primary Care Network Leader
In this blog, we are tackling the topic of giving bad news and providing feedback.
4 min read


4 Top Tips to Reduce Overwhelm When Returning to Work After Leave
Returning to work after leave can be overwhelming, and despite the planning you did before you went on leave, the to-do list maybe long.
2 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
3 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.
6 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
4 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.
5 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
2 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.
5 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...
3 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
5 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,
3 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
4 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...
5 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
7 min read
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