What is a Primary Care Network (PCN) ?

Since the NHS was created 70 years ago, the population has grown - and we are living longer. Many, however, are living with long-term physical and mental health conditions that mean they need to access their local health services more often.

To meet the needs of our changing population, GP practices work together with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services in their local areas in groups of practices known as Primary Care Networks - or PCNs.

PCNs build on existing services and provide patients with proactive, personalised, coordinated and more integrated health and social care closer to their home.

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