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Helpdesk query response – medical

Query I’m looking for advice on whether a GMS contract needs to list each enhanced service the GP practice agrees to provide. I am looking at using some general wording to populate Parts 4 and 12 to limit the need to contract variations for regular changes. I would like your view on the following general…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/helpdesk-query-response-medical/

Commissioner support

Helping you to work with primary care With our expertise in primary care contracting, finance and premises we have an unrivalled record of support for commissioners. Find out why so many rely on PCC for long-term support with our events, helpdesk, team development services, webinars, bespoke local workshops and virtual training options. Our team of…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/commissioner-support/

Getting the model right – A perspective from Red Kite Community Interest Company

We recently spent some time chatting with Siân Jones who is the Business Development Manager for Red Kite Health Solutions Community Interest Company (CIC) about the development and running one of the growing numbers of not-for-profit community interest companies in primary care in Wales.

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/getting-the-model-right-a-perspective-from-red-kite-community-interest-company/

Dental services

PCC is able to help commissioners navigate their way through commissioning and contracting matters. Support can be provided via our national training events, at local workshops or through our helpdesk facility. To support this we are placing links to some essential resources below. Local workshops and one to one support The dental services team can…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/dental-services/

Uncovering optometry’s valuable role within the NHS

The combination of an ageing population and technological advancements means that the optometry sector is experiencing its highest demand to date. Accounting for one of the four key pillars of primary care, optometry plays a not just a vital role but makes crucial financial efficiencies within the NHS.

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/uncovering-optometrys-valuable-role-within-the-nhs/

Virtually medical: a new normal for training

With Covid-19 compelling many of us to work differently, PCC has moved to virtual platforms and the rollout of the revised and reworked suite of medical contracting sessions is no exception. The pre-lockdown staple events and workshops based on the NHS England Policy and Guidance Manual (PGM) have been revamped into blocks of three virtual…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/virtually-medical-a-new-normal-for-training/

Eye care

PCC can help and support commissioners navigate their way through commissioning and contracting matters. Support is provided via our national events programme, locally delivered workshops, and specialist helpdesk advice service which includes access to ask the expert sessions. Local workshops and one to one support The eye health services team are able to locally deliver…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/eye-care/

What we do

PCC is an independent, not-for-profit social enterprise that supports the development of health and care services; providing specialist advice with a focus on primary care, events, flexible expert support, and personal and team development services. For details of our services see consultancy and support, leadership development or training and development sections on this website. For…

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Annual contracts

For over a decade PCC has provided support to the NHS by helping organisations to improve services with the emphasis on quality of care and value for money. Many of our clients take out new contracts year on year through an annual contract. “PCC has been able to provide me and my primary care commissioning…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/annual-contracts/

Getting the model right – Trusts working with primary care

For this issue’s interview, we talk to Dr Berge Balian who is Medical Director of Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS), an NHS organisation that operates and supports 20 GP surgeries covered by 16 GP contracts in Somerset and Devon.

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/getting-the-model-right-trusts-working-with-primary-care/

The Strategic programme for primary care in Wales

We recently caught up with Alan Lawrie who is the national programme advisor (primary care) for the strategic programme for primary care. Alan updated us on the purpose of strategic programme, its key aims and functions and how the accelerated cluster development (ACD) work has been rapidly evolving in 2022/23 and the plans for 2023/24.

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/the-strategic-programme-for-primary-care-in-wales/

Strengthening relationships in primary care and community services

The government’s recent Health and Care white paper, sets out the ambition for more integrated, innovative strategies to address the challenges posed from populations presenting with multi-morbidity. This, together with primary care networks (PCNs) having access develop the primary care workforce through the additional roles recruitment scheme (ARRS), presents an opportunity for community providers to…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/strengthening-relationships-in-primary-care-and-community-services/
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