Supporting, connecting and empowering our members to maximise the impact they have on patient care and drive change.
Primary care is the keystone of the NHS, providing high-quality responsive integrated care for patients in health and care system.
Integral to the transformation and future of the NHS, our vision is for primary care to be valued, supported, well-resourced and empowered to drive innovation, improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
Our network for primary care is the only network that brings together primary care with the rest of the health and care system.
Primary care together
Our Primary Care Network aims to:
- connect and support primary care leadersin their role to improve the health and wellbeing of communities, enabling people to have longer, more fulfilling lives
- maximise the influence and impact of primary careat neighbourhood, place and system level playing an ever-increasing partnership role in the design and delivery of personalised, integrated care
- drive the future direction of primary carethrough inspiring excellence, developing leaders and change-makers, and positively transforming care.
Who is the network for?
- primary care networks (PCNs)
- GP federations
- any primary care provider.
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Our business plan for 2024/25 highlights how we plan to approach our work over the coming year.
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Featured
ProgrammeIntegrated neighbourhood working Building healthier communities through community-led approaches to health and wellbeing.
ReportSupporting general practice at scale: fit for 2024/25 and beyond Tangible actions to address some of the immediate pressures facing general practice and primary care networks across the country. 11 October 2023
ReportEmpowered, connected and respected Exploring what is needed to develop a robust, resilient and thriving future for primary care. 18 September 2023
ProgrammePrimary care leadership development Supporting primary care leaders and leadership
Recent work
Consultation responseRole of incentive schemes in general practice: Primary Care Network response Our Primary Care Network has responded to DHSC's public consultation on incentive schemes, after seeking feedback from network members. 22 April 2024
ReportAssessing the impact and success of the Additional Roles Reimbursem*nt Scheme A stocktake of the success, challenges and next steps for the ARRS in primary care. 1 February 2024
AudioProf Aruna Garcea: Navigating the future of primary care in England Prof Aruna Garcea on the opportunities and challenges facing primary care. 26 February 2024
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Upcoming events
WebinarUnlocking the potential of provider collaboratives in primary care Learn about our latest report exploring primary care provider collaboratives, their role, how they can thrive, and their future potential. 28 August 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
WebinarCommissioning of Optometry for better outcomes Gain valuable insights into how Community Urgent Eyecare Services (CUES) has effectively improved services and outcomes. 10 September 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
Latest news
NewsNHS Confederation responds to GP collective action Matthew Taylor responds to GP collective action 1 August 2024
NewsNHS Confederation responds to government’s plan to bring in over 1,000 more GPs this year Matthew Taylor comments on the government announcement to released dedicated funding for PCNs to recruit GPs. 1 August 2024
NewsNHS Confederation responds to GP Patient Survey Improvements show what could be achieved if primary care got further support and investment. 11 July 2024
NewsNHS Confederation responds to pharmacy 'day of action' Ruth Rankine said that community pharmacy, like general practice, cannot be expected to deliver more with less. 20 June 2024
Latest blogs
NHS Voices blogsWorking across the interface: greater than the sum of our parts In Harlow, community/primary assets are reducing pressure on the emergency department by providing alternative care settings. 19 March 2024
Confed Viewpoint blogsStronger collaborative working needed between primary and secondary care The NHS Confederation is launching a new programme to support primary and secondary care to come together to address the challenges they face. 4 March 2024
Confed Viewpoint blogsWhy 1.9 per cent for general practice won't cut it A 1.9 per cent uplift will significantly compromise the sustainability of individual practices and the resilience of GP partners. 26 February 2024
NHS Voices blogsIs QOF bad for your heart? Current quality improvement methods may actually be damaging for patient outcomes. 23 February 2024
A united voice for health and care
Discover how the NHS Confederation has provided a united voice for health and care in 2023/24
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