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Tackling health inequalities in Plymouth
In Plymouth we are planning to develop a health and wellbeing hub in the city. A single overarching aim informs all of this: we are determined to tackle health inequalities.
All Change for Procurement
Navigating through the maze of procurement regulations has long been a challenge for both commissioners and providers. The pressures on procurement and supply chains posed by the Covid crisis, which has, in some cases, attracted unfavourable publicity, together with the end of the Brexit transition period on 31st December 2020, and proposals for NHS legislative…
Primary medical services training and support for commissioners – 2024
The PCC medical team have a series of workshops covering the management of primary medical service contracts (GMS, PMS, APMS) for 2024. These training sessions have been designed to support commissioners involved in the management of primary medical services, including anyone working on their behalf. All courses are designed for those who are new in…
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.
Access in the new normal
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way in which patients access primary care services in England and revolutionised the definition of access in 2021/22. We have all been through two and half years of different health related peaks and troughs in health care experiences.
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…
System controlled assets and customer focussed delivery
The response from public sector providers to the handling of the pandemic has been nothing short of immense. It’s also been a game changer in the way that we communicate and develop joined up strategies and actions. Structures established at local levels to coordinate resources and align emergence responses have confirmed that across public sector…
PCC’s to do list for 2024
PCC works with most integrated care boards (ICBs) and many primary care networks (PCNs). We provide personalised expert support. The areas in which we are already developing support for our clients for the year ahead includes:
Primary care network hub
The NHS England South East Region Primary Care Transformation programme has recently published a blueprint guide and resources for a primary care network (PCN) hub pilot that include full PCN system solution configuration and considerations, training manuals and resources to support “how to” work in the system, clinical safety resources including clinical safety case report…
The health-hub of tomorrow: opportunities for integration and co-location in the new governance of ICBs
IntroductionIntegrated Care Boards (ICBs) came into being on 1 July 2022, replacing CCGs and taking on formal commissioning responsibilities. These changes are in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2022.
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…
