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Primary Care Network Management and Support
Seamless Primary Care Network Management: End-to-end PCN management service for efficient operations
- Specialist PCN Support: Tailored PCN support service to meet your network’s needs
- Integrated Solutions: Holistic Primary Care Network solutions to strengthen patient care
- Flexible Delivery Models: Remote or in-practice support from an experienced PCN service provider
What Is a Primary Care Network (PCN)?
A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of GP practices and local health services working together to deliver coordinated, community-based care. If you are trying to define PCN in practical terms, it is essentially a local partnership that shares staff, services, and data to improve access and outcomes. Introduced in 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan, PCNs in healthcare aim to improve patient access, manage population health, and ease pressures on GP surgeries. The NHS PCN model allows practices to pool resources and share services, from clinical pharmacists to social prescribing, helping to deliver more personalised, proactive care to local communities.
The Challenges of Managing a PCN
Running a Primary Care Network comes with unique complexities. Beyond day-to-day operations, PCNs face growing PCN management challenges, from coordinating multi-professional teams to ensuring consistent service delivery across practices.
One of the biggest hurdles is effective PCN workforce integration. Bringing together GPs, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and wider healthcare roles under the ARRS scheme requires careful planning, clear leadership, and a deep understanding of workforce pressures.
Keeping pace with PCN DES compliance adds another layer of responsibility. Networks must align with contractual requirements while continuing to meet patient needs and manage evolving priorities. Balancing service targets, funding streams, and staff expectations demands more than just good intentions — it needs expert support and systems built for PCNs.
Our PCN Management and Support Services
At Core Prescribing Solutions, we deliver a full PCN management service built around the real needs of your network. Our experts work alongside you to provide proactive, flexible, and results-driven support — helping you manage operations, meet targets, and improve patient care.
Strategic Leadership
- Define clear vision and goals for your Primary Care Network support
- Leadership coaching and guidance for PCN Clinical Directors and managers
- Data-led decision making to shape sustainable service delivery
Operational Support
- Day-to-day management of clinical services for PCNs
- Administrative support to reduce practice burdens
- Monitoring performance and ensuring smooth delivery across the network
Workforce and Clinical Integration
- Seamless integration of roles under the ARRS scheme PCN support
- Workforce planning to meet PCN growth and service needs
- Support for multidisciplinary teams to improve collaboration and efficiency
DES and ARRS Scheme Navigation
- Expert support in navigating DES requirements and funding streams
- Ensuring alignment with NHS contractual frameworks
- Ongoing PCN service provider guidance for compliance and optimisation
Workflow Systems and Process Improvement
- Streamline workflow systems in primary care for smoother operations
- Reduce duplication and delays across practices
- Implement best-practice processes for sustainable growth
Remote Scalable Services
- Flexible support options, including fully remote service delivery
- Scalable solutions that grow with your PCN
- No impact on estate requirements or practice space constraints
Specialist Support: Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Effective PCN pharmacy support goes beyond hiring individuals — it’s about building an integrated clinical team that works seamlessly within your network. At Core Prescribing Solutions, we supply full-service teams of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, aligned to your PCN’s needs and service objectives.
Our Integrated Approach Includes:
- Clinical pharmacist PCN integration to manage medication reviews, support long-term condition management, and lead medicines optimisation initiatives.
- Pharmacy technician PCN integration to streamline medication supply processes, assist with patient consultations, and support both clinical and administrative teams.
- Full compliance with ARRS scheme clinical pharmacy requirements, ensuring your PCN maximises workforce funding and service potential.
- A team model that enhances collaboration between clinicians and technicians, improving safety, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- Proactive medicines optimisation in PCNs to reduce prescribing risks, enhance patient safety, and support effective long-term care plans.
Discover more about our full range of pharmacist support services on our Clinical Pharmacist Support Service page.
Why Choose Core Prescribing Solutions
As a trusted PCN service provider, Core Prescribing Solutions delivers more than services — we deliver partnership, expertise, and proven results. We understand the complexities of managing primary care networks and work alongside your teams to ensure your PCN thrives.
Why PCNs nationwide choose CPS:
- National PCN support with a track record of success across varied patient populations and demographics.
- Seamless PCN integration support, aligning with local systems and processes for smooth service delivery.
- Flexible, scalable service models that grow with your network’s needs.
- Data-driven insights and improvements to optimise performance and track progress.
- Expert-led leadership support to guide your PCN through challenges, strategy, and transformation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to strengthen your PCN with expert support?
What do our PCN Clients say?
We are subcontracting our remote pharmacy team from Core Prescribing Solutions…
They have been a professional and responsive company to work with and always respond promptly to any queries or concerns.
They successfully recruited 3 pharmacists for us when we had been struggling for a long time to find suitable candidates. We wouldn’t have originally chosen a remote service but actually the pharmacists have been great and have integrated well with our on-site team and have provided much needed stability and capacity to our pharmacy service.
Core Prescribing Solutions have provided great support to the pharmacists to enable them to get up and running quickly and be able to provide much needed support to our GP practice teams. I would highly recommend Core Prescribing Solutions to any PCN considering subcontracting their pharmacists as part of the ARRS scheme.
Dr K Brown – (Former Clinical Director PCN and Current Pharmacy Team Lead)
Contact Core Prescribing Solutions
Phone: 01274 442076
Email: info@coreprescribingsolutions.co.uk
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