Show notes
Where are neighbourhoods taking general practice, and what does this mean for Primary Care Networks? In this episode, Ben is joined by Ceri Chaplin, Managing Partner at Hereford Medical Group, and Robert McCartney, Partner at Hempsons, to discuss the latest NHS England neighbourhood proposals and what they could mean for practices. They explore the changing role of PCNs, funding and locally enhanced services, governance, relationships between practices, and why now is the time for practices to prepare for what comes next. What exactly is a neighbourhood? (00:27) How different areas are approaching neighbourhoods (02:13) What does the NHS England consultation tell us? (04:14) Funding, contracts and potential risks for practices (05:15) Are neighbourhoods simply the next stage of PCNs? (07:05) What could changes mean for practices and PCN funding? (09:07) What should practices be doing now? (15:20) Governance, incorporation and preparing for new contracts (16:33) The challenge of difficult PCN relationships (18:00) Why practices need to act now (20:20) Should practices respond to the consultation? (20:43) The opportunities neighbourhood working could bring (21:32) Shifting care into primary and community care (23:02) For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.