A PCN (Primary Care Network) 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.
We are part of Stour Estuary PCN which is made up of Mayflower Medical Centre, Fronks Road Surgery, Ardleigh, Riverside and ourselves.
Being part of a PCN allows us to implement services that we would otherwise not have access to, therefore enhancing your patient experience.
Enhanced Access, appointments in the evenings and weekends, will be provided by the PCN and located at Mayflower medical centre.