What is a Primary Care Network?
A PCN is a group of GP practices working closely together, aligned to other health and social care staff and organisations, providing integrated services to their local population. A PCN covers a patient population, of 30,000 – 50,000 patients, although by approval of the commissioner, this may be lower in rural and remote areas, and higher where it is appropriate.
NHS England believes it is at around this size that networks will best keep the features of traditional community-based general practice. The vision is to offer a balance between effective and efficient care provision within the local population whilst enabling the delivery of patient-centred care to meet the needs of individuals and the wider community.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID Helpline
Our Hampshire-wide vaccine helpline can help you to:
- Find your nearest COVID-19 vaccination site including the latest walk-in clinics
- Book an appointment to get vaccinated
- Access information on the vaccine in a range of languages including Polish, Punjabi, Chinese, Ukranian and Arabic, as well as alternative formats such as Braille and Easy Read.
Tel: 0300 561 0018