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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/

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/

Welsh Dental Contract Reform

With the key aims of providing a preventive focussed approach to dental care, making use of the wide and varied skill set within the dental team and using evidenced approach to dental care the Welsh Government, led by Chief Dental Officer in Wales, Colette Bridgman, commenced a contract reform programme in September 2017. The reform…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/welsh-dental-contract-reform/

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/

South West dental stabilisation programme

During the pandemic demand for urgent care increased significantly. NHS England South West commissioned additional urgent care during this time through a variety of models to try and best meet demand. Unfortunately, for those receiving treatment through an urgent care pathway, they are often unable to then find a dentist to complete a more permanent…

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/south-west-dental-stabilisation-programme/

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/

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/

NHS dental system reform

In March 2021 NHS England were asked by the government to lead on the next stages of NHS dental system reform. After 12 months of engagement with stakeholders and the dental profession NHS England have announced the next stages of the dental system reform programme.

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/nhs-dental-system-reform/

Supporting primary care dental services

As integrated care systems develop and collaborative working increases all services need to be ready to play their part.  Reviews of out of hours services need to include the other primary care services such as dental services. 

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

Improving access to dental services

Dentistry is a vital part of NHS services, but access to NHS dentistry can be difficult. To overcome these difficulties, integrated care boards are looking for new and innovative ways of providing services to patients, particularly those in dental need.

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

Population Health Management

What is Population Health Management? Population health management (PHM) is a is a way to improve the current and future health and well-being of people within and across a defined local, regional and national population while reducing health inequalities.

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/population-health-management/

Population Health Management

Population health management (PHM) is a is a way to improve the current and future health and well-being of people within and across a defined local, regional and national population while reducing health inequalities.

https://www.pcc-cic.org.uk/population-health-management-2/
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