The global Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of effective and safe immunisation programmes to control the spread of potentially deadly illnesses, with the race to develop and roll out an effective vaccine gathering pace across the world. 

COVID-19 has forced through many significant changes to health and care that should have happened years ago. One example is the rapid development of NHS 111 First, which is currently being piloted in Hampshire and Cornwall.

Why we need a new way of looking at data

How we are using social prescribing to support communities during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Thinking about the system links into Community Pharmacy, Opticians and Dentists, as these are likely to be key in further developing our PCNs

Do GP federations have a role in the NHS? And what is the impact on general practice?

Working in short sprints with regular breaks to maximise your productivity

Don't underestimate the role of great management and the importance it plays in enabling the PCN to deliver its vision.

Working on plans with ambitious Primary Care Networks our sense is the benefits outweigh the downsides.