Podcast: What makes a strong PCN and how will integrated care systems affect networks?
Talking General Practice speaks to GP and PCN clinical director Professor Aruna Garcea, who is chair...
GP expansion hamstrung by outdated premises, warn primary care leaders
Outdated premises are ramping up pressure on general practice, with patients facing growing waits an...
Fledgling ICSs at 'high risk' of failing in face of deep NHS pressures
Integrated care systems (ICSs) are at high risk of failing because of deep-rooted problems with the ...
Excessive scrutiny over enhanced access rollout heaps bureaucracy on PCNs
NHS officials have piled hours of unnecessary bureaucracy on PCNs amid intense scrutiny around the r...
Dozens of PCNs paying private provider to deliver enhanced access
Dozens of PCNs have brought in a private company to deliver 'enhanced access' evening and weekend ap...
NHS leaders hail rise in PCN staff but warn recruitment must go further
NHS leaders have hailed a ‘welcome increase’ in the primary care workforce recruited by PCNs but war...
GPs call for enhanced access 'flexibility' as PCNs struggle to meet requirements
PCNs are struggling to produce workable enhanced access plans ahead of a 31 July deadline - with som...
BMA GP leaders condemn 'derisory' pay award and step up industrial action plans
GP leaders have condemned the 'derisory' 4.5% pay award for salaried doctors and voted to step up ta...
What forms of industrial action could GPs take?
Historically GPs have been wary of strike action because of their independent contractor status - bu...
Don’t stall on pulling practices out of PCNs, GPC is warned
The BMA GP committee must not stall on withdrawal of practices from PCNs, senior doctors have said....
