9 March 2021

Exploring commissioners’ understandings of early PCN development

Exploring commissioners' understandings of early Primary Care Network development: qualitative interview study.
Br J Gen Pract. 2021 Mar 9: BJGP.2020.0917. doi: 10.3399/BJGP.2020.0917.
  • Interviews with CCG employees involved in PCN establishment conlcude that CCGs are well placed to understand the complexities of local systems and facilitate PCNs and working practices between wider system partners. The prescriptive, contractual nature of the policy goals set out in the NHS Long Term Plan has led to local challenges, trying to ensure local good practices are not lost during implementation.