Conflicts Within Primary Care Networks Are On The Rise – Is Arbitration The Answer?

Disputes are on the rise within the NHS, and we should not be surprised by that. Working under indescribable pressure, crippling staff shortages and ever-increasing workloads are not ingredients usually found within harmonious professional relationships.  And there’s no sign of an immediate improvement. The latest data shows GP appointments are still way above pre-pandemic levels,…

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What If Your PCN Is Not Delivering What You Need It To?

We’re at that time of year when GPs, nurses, pharmacists and others start to ask themselves if they are in the right primary care network. PCNs were formally established across England on July 1 2019. They were reshuffled in March 2020, again in 2021 and again in 2022. I’ve no doubt this year some networks…

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How do successful Primary Care Networks make their money?

Most of my NHS clients understand they must work out their priorities well in advance in order to attract the most income from the Primary Care Network Direct Enhanced Service (DES) and the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF), which is what I help them to do. In essence, the more indicators – clinical objectives –…

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