From 1 July 2019, all the practices within East Riding of Yorkshire came together and developed seven Primary Care Networks (PCN)

Primary Care Networks are a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan with general practices being a part of a network typically covering 30,000 – 50,000 patients. The PCN consists of GP Practices and other NHS providers, health specialists, hospitals, mental health specialists, voluntary services, community organisations, social care and pharmacies, working together within a defined geographic area.

Working together beings many benefits to patients:-

• Bringing together specialists and GP’s to provide a coordinated approach to care and sharing information
• Retaining the focus on community care through partnerships at local levels means care provision reflects the needs of the local people

Wider access to specialist care and support  by recruiting and training additional staff to support GP’s and nurses, including Pharmacists, First Contact MSK Practitioner, Physical Associates, Paramedics, Dietitians, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators.