Primary Care Networks have undeniable benefits, but there is no 'one size fits all' approach to solving GP pressures, says College

Primary Care Networks have undeniable benefits, but there is no 'one size fits all' approach to solving GP pressures, says College Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, has responded to the launch of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in England.

She said: "Primary Care Networks are essentially groups of practices working together and aiming to work with other agencies to deliver improved care for patients - and collaboration can have great benefits, particularly at a time when general practice is facing such intense resource and workforce pressures.

"Working in networks should allow general practices to pool clinical and administrative resources, as well as making it easier to introduce truly multi-disciplinary teams - ultimately it should help to free up GPs' time to spend with patients who need us most, and improve access to more integrated services for our communities. Royal College of GPs (RCGP)

See Also:
NHS practices join forces to form primary care networks The Guardian