Briefing

Understanding primary care networks
Context, benefits and risks

Published July 2019

Time to read

About 1 min

Authors

Dr Rebecca Fisher
Ruth Thorlby
Dr Hugh Alderwick

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Topics

Briefing
Integrated care
NHS and social care reform
Primary care and community services

This briefing places PCNs in the context of previous changes to general practice funding and contracting. It examines the rationale for networks, explores relevant evidence and draws out intended benefits and possible risks for the future of PCNs.

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Introduction
What’s happening?
Why this, why now?
PCNs in their historical context – what’s the evidence for where we’re going?
Risks and challenges
What next for PCNs?
References

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Fisher R, Thorlby R, Alderwick H, 'Understanding primary care networks: context, benefits and risks. Health Foundation; 2019 (https://www.health.org.uk/publications/reports/understanding-primary-care-networks)

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