PCN support

Dedicated specialists for every PCN

Our development model gives our Primary Care Networks (PCNs) the strategic leadership and specialist support they need to thrive and evolve. We work closely with PCN boards to shape services that meet local priorities and emerging population health needs, aligning with the national shift toward neighbourhood-based care. This reflects the NHS’s vision in its 10-Year Health Plan to bring care closer to communities, strengthen preventative approaches, and enable local multidisciplinary teams to deliver services outside hospital settings  

Whether supporting Clinical Directors, strengthening neighbourhood working or building resilience across networks, we’re committed to helping PCNs deliver high-quality, locally responsive care. 

 

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  • Strategic workforce planning

    Recruitment, line management and development including individuals in additional roles

  • Bid writing & funding submissions 

    Identifying opportunities and preparing successful bids to secure additional resources for PCNs

  • Neighbourhood Development

    Representing local networks in neighbourhood forums, support to develop local neighbourhoods

  • Business planning and strategy

    Setting vision, objectives and transformation plans 

  • Clinical Services support

    Establishing and maintaining safe and effective PCN-level services aligned with its objectives to meet the needs of the local population

  • Compliance oversight

    Ensuring PCNs are DES compliant, supporting with submissions, capacity and access management, and IIF tracking

  • Clinical Director support

    Strategic support to ensure effective leadership, delivery of PCN priorities and facilitate peer networks

  • Estates support

    Planning, toolkit completion and NHSPS liaison

  • Financial

    Supporting with PCN budget, financial planning and forecasting

  • Network Coordination

    Support in operational oversight of PCN level services, including negotiating contracts with community providers, training and development and health and safety assessments

  • Population health and health inequalities

    Data analysis and deep dive reviews in access, experience and outcomes within the local population. Development of targeted approach to reduce health inequalities and meet diverse community needs

  • Project management

    A structured approach tailored to practice and PCN priorities. Co-designed and fully supported services to meet practice and PCN needs