PCN Events | January – June 2026
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At THC Primary Care, we provide resources for primary care leaders. This week's blog highlights key events scheduled for the first half of 2026 that you may want to explore.
PCN Events Coming up
PCN Women's Health Study Day | 27th January 2026 | Birmingham
Directors, Representatives & Stakeholders | 29th January 1pm - 2pm | Online
Care Closer to Home Conference 2026 | 24th February 2026 | London
Best Practice London | 25th-26th February 2026 | London
Digital Health Rewired 2026 | 24th-25th March 2026 | Birmingham
PCN Plus Live 2026 | 22nd April 2026 | Nottingham
The Primary Care Show | 20th-21st May 2026 | Birmingham
NHS ConfedExpo 2026 | 10th-11th June 2026 | Manchester
PCN Women's Health Study Day | 27th January 2026 | Birmingham
The PCN Women's Health Study Day is taking place on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 at The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham.
This a free-to-attend, CPD-certified study day is dedicated to advancing understanding of women's health in primary care. Research has shown that women's health issues are often overlooked, with women underrepresented in clinical trials and routinely facing obstacles accessing the care they need.
A range of expert speakers will deliver the programme designed specifically to improve the practice of nurses and healthcare professionals working in primary care settings on matters of women's health.
More details can be found here: https://pcnwomenshealth.com
Directors, Representatives & Stakeholders 29th January 1pm - 2pm | Online
As neighbourhood working accelerates across England, Clinical Directors are increasingly being appointed to federation boards and other governance structures. But here's what many don't realise until they're already in the role: sitting on a board is fundamentally different from representing your PCN.
Getting Governance Right for Neighbourhood Working
What You'll Gain
This isn't a lecture. It's a facilitated discussion designed to draw out the details you need. Tara will ask the questions you're too busy (or too uncertain) to ask, while Ruth brings her national perspective from working with federations across the country.
Register here: https://bit.ly/NeighbourhoodRepresentativesWebinar
Care Closer to Home Conference 2026 | 24th February 2026 | London
The NHS Confederation's Care Closer to Home Conference 2026 is taking place on 24th February 2026 in London.
The government has put a 'neighbourhood health service' at the heart of its reform agenda for the NHS, aiming to shift to a model of care that is preventative and better supports those most in need.
This conference is an exciting opportunity to bring together members across the health sector alongside national and local experts to examine what's needed to make neighbourhood working a success.
What You'll Gain:
National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme insights. Learn about the latest developments and priorities for neighbourhood health.
Practical solutions. Discover how to deliver the government's ambition to move 'care closer to home'.
Networking opportunities. Connect with peers and colleagues from across the health and care system.
NHS Confederation members can apply for one complimentary place.
Additional member tickets are £149+VAT.
More details can be found here: https://www.nhsconfed.org/events/care-closer-home-conference-2026
Best Practice London | 25th-26th February 2026 | London
Best Practice London & Women's Health Professional Care is returning to Olympia London on 25th-26th February 2026.
This leading free event for primary care professionals offers two days of learning, networking, and innovation.
With a CPD-accredited conference, workshops, and a broad exhibition featuring over 120 exhibitors, it's the perfect place to gain knowledge, discover solutions, and shape the future of primary care.
What You'll Gain:
CPD-accredited sessions. Stay ahead in primary care with expert-led sessions covering clinical updates, NHS policy changes, and practical skills.
Networking opportunities. Connect with GP Partners, Clinical Directors, Practice Managers, and primary care professionals from across the UK.
Exhibition. Discover cutting-edge technology, services, and solutions designed to support your practice.
More details can be found here: https://www.bestpracticelondon.co.uk
Digital Health Rewired 2026 | 24th-25th March 2026 | Birmingham
Digital Health Rewired 2026 is taking place on 24th-25th March 2026 at the NEC Birmingham (Hall 4).
This is the UK's number one event uniting NHS leaders, teams, and innovators to shape the next decade of digital healthcare.
The event is free to attend for NHS, public sector, charities, research, and education professionals.
Key Themes for 2026:
Integrated Care. Explore how digital tools, the single patient record, and integrated neighbourhood teams are connecting care across mental health, community, and primary care.
AI in Healthcare. Discover how pioneers are using AI to support clinical and management teams, with case studies in imaging, triage, MDTs, research, and more.
Data and Digital. Learn about NHS case studies across Federated Data Platform programmes, AI enablement, effective information sharing, and user-centred clinical software.
The programme is CPD-accredited and features over 80 of the UK's most influential digital health leaders.
More details can be found here: https://digitalhealthrewired.com
PCN Plus Live 2026 | 22nd April 2026 | Nottingham
PCN Plus Live 2026 is taking place on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 in Nottingham, from 9:30am to 5:00pm.
This is the fourth annual event, bringing together PCN leaders, Clinical Directors, GPs, management teams, and commissioning professionals.
The theme for 2026 is 'From Networks to Neighbourhoods', reflecting the significant changes facing PCNs with new neighbourhood contracts and the NHS 10-Year Health Plan reshaping the landscape.
This is a hybrid event – join us either in Nottingham or online for the day.
What You'll Gain:
Practical strategies. Gain actionable insights and expert guidance to help you lead your PCN to success.
Interactive workshops. Discover new ways to improve how primary care is delivered.
Networking opportunities. Connect with peers and exchange ideas with fellow PCN leaders.
More details and registration: https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/pcnplus2026
The Primary Care Show | 20th-21st May 2026 | Birmingham
The Primary Care Show is returning to the NEC Birmingham on 20th-21st May 2026.
This is the UK's only clinically-led event uniting the full primary care team.
The event is free to attend and welcomes over 5,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors across two days.
What You'll Gain:
CPD-accredited conference programme. Take advantage of eight dedicated conference theatres featuring a packed programme of sessions led by expert speakers.
The Lab. New for 2026 – discover the newest breakthroughs transforming patient care, from cutting-edge medical instruments to next-generation wearables and game-changing technology.
Networking. Meet and network with dedicated healthcare professionals who are actively seeking new ideas, products, and partnerships.
The event is designed for GPs, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, PCN and practice managers, allied health professionals, and anyone working within community, primary, or integrated care settings.
More details can be found here: https://www.primarycareshow.co.uk
NHS ConfedExpo 2026 | 10th-11th June 2026 | Manchester
NHS ConfedExpo 2026 is taking place on 10th-11th June 2026 at Manchester Central.
This is one of the UK's largest and most influential health and care conferences, bringing together thousands of healthcare professionals, leaders, and innovators.
The event is delivered in partnership by the NHS Confederation and NHS England.
NHS, local authority, and wider public sector staff are eligible for a free ticket.
What You'll Gain:
Inspiring keynotes. Learn from thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops.
Learning and best practice. Share valuable insights, spark new ideas, and drive positive change for patients and the public.
Networking. Connect with leaders, professionals, and partners from across health and care.
Early-bird rates are available until 30th January 2026. Organisations can also submit proposals to deliver breakout sessions; submissions close on 23rd January 2026.
More details can be found here: https://www.nhsconfedexpo.org
What's Next for Primary Care Networks?
These events are excellent opportunities for PCN leaders to stay ahead of key developments, learn from experts, and network with peers.
Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge of digital healthcare, improve patient outcomes, or connect with other leaders in the field, these events offer invaluable resources.
About Us
THC Primary Care is an award-winning healthcare consultancy specialising in Primary Care Network Management and the creator of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. With over 20 years in the industry, we've supported more than 200 PCNs through interim management, training, and consultancy.
Our expertise spans project management and business development across both private and public sectors. Our work has been published in the London Journal of Primary Care, and we've authored over 250 blog posts sharing insights on primary care networks.
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