Variability in size and characteristics of primary care networks in England: observational study

Variability in size and characteristics of primary care networks in England: observational study

British Journal of General Practice 2020; 70 (701): e899-e905. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp20X713441

• Using published information from January 2020, PCNs were identified that contained <30 000, between 30 000–50 000, and >50 000 people. More than 40% of the PCNs were not of the recommended size, and there was substantial variation in their composition and characteristics.

PCNs: NHS England under pressure to rein in its ambitions

Primary care networks: NHS England under pressure to rein in its ambitions [Editorial]
BMJ 2020;368:m230, 21 January 2020 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m230

• There is mounting unrest over the proposed new terms and conditions for general practices to participate in PCNs.

Primary Care Networks - National Voices resources

Primary Care Networks 
National Voices October 2019

• 'Explainer' resources that can be used by voluntary sector groups and networks to explain the changes, and explore why and how to work with PCNs.

Public Participation Dashboard September 2019

Public Participation Dashboard September 2019
NHS Englnad NHS Improvement Board meeting 26 September 2019, Agenda item 10

• The latest iteration of the Public Participation Dashboard which provides a high-level overview of public participation practice and performance. Including:
• Indicator 4: CCG compliance with 14Z2 statutory guidance
• Indicator 5: Perceptions of local system partners of CCGs
• Indicator 6: Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) / Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) emerging practice – described ongoing work by the Public Participation team and CoCreate with Leicestershire CCGs and PCNs to “to map their community’s assets and develop plans to engage with their communities, especially those communities who do not use current participation structures.”

Five tips for successfully leading a primary care network

Five tips for successfully leading a primary care network
Kings Fund 12 September 2019

• Based on their work supporting PCN development the Kings Fund offer five suggestions to support these new organisations and leaders:
• Develop a shared vision and direction
• Develop the skills to improve conversations
• Find the allies in your system
• Set up small shared projects
• Find personal support