What is the aim of PCNs
- The aim of each PCN is to provide better and more joined up care to all of the patients within their Network
- This will be done by working together and focussing on what the population needs
- As they will be working together they hope to ensure that they are better placed to provide timely healthcare and combat the social difficulties many people face
- They hope to target several keys areas over the coming years, including early cancer diagnosis, cardiovascular (heart health), enhancing health in care homes, tackling inequalities
How will they do this
- They have funding secured over the next 5 years to gradually employ extra staff to support the existing Primary Care Team of GP’s and Practice Nurses
- This will include a Social Prescriber, Clinical Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Physicians Associate and Paramedic
- These extra roles will support Doctors and Nurses and develop to provide healthcare to everyone
How will this change things for me
- Initially things will still be the same in terms of getting appointments with your GP
- However over time you may see someone other than your GP for certain things. For example when your medication review is due, it may be more appropriate to see a Clinical Pharmacist for this. OR if you suffer an injury a Physiotherapist may be more beneficial
- This will hopefully mean you are able to see the right person more promptly and get the right advice quicker
- By working together practices will also hope to be more resilient and ensure that long term they can respond to challenges of providing a safe and timely healthcare to everyone within the area
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