The 10-Year Plan

• Long-term vision for PCNs and practices

• Introduction of the "neighbourhood health service" concept and what it entails

 

Neighbourhoods

• Definition and structure of healthcare "neighbourhoods"

• Evolution of PCNs within the neighbourhood model

• New roles for Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) staff

• Implications for PCN managers and opportunities for GP federations

 

Collaborative System Working

• Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and their role in fostering collaboration

• Practical approaches to whole-system healthcare delivery

• Primary care collaboratives

• Leveraging data and digital solutions to enhance collaborative efforts

 

Building and Strengthening PCN Foundations

• Role clarification for practices within the new framework

• PCN leadership team structure and responsibilities

• Relationships with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and network staff

• Key operational aspects: HR, finances, governance, and daily operations

 

Moving Forward

• Anticipated future changes to the system

• Potential evolution of the GP contract

• Managing the transition from current PCN models

• Priority actions for early 2025/26 implementation