What is a Primary Care Network?
Primary Care Networks (PCN) are group of GP practices working closely together, aligned to other health and social care staff and organisations, providing integrated services to their local population. A PCN covers a patient population, of 30,000 – 50,000 patients, although by approval of the commissioner, this may be lower in rural and remote areas, and higher where it is appropriate.
Our PCN Includes:
What can you expect from your PCN?
Our PCN is known as the SS9 South PCN and comprises two practices (Highlands Surgery and Pall Mall Surgery). Additional healthcare professionals are being recruited to work on behalf of Primary Care Networks. New roles include Emergency Care Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health professionals and Social Prescribing Link Workers. By introducing a greater skill mix, local people will get more access to the support they need to keep people healthy and independent.
The aim is to deliver better health outcomes for the local population, as well as a reduction in health inequalities.
In the future, we will also see doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals working collectively to try to anticipate a patient’s needs, with stronger emphasis on preventative medicine.
Extended Access
Clinical Directors
Dr Alexander Shaw (m)
Clinical Director
Dr Laura Evans-Smith (f)
Clinical Director
Digital Team
Victoria Oakwell (f)
Digital and Transformation Lead
Freya McKinnon (f)
Digital and Operational Support
Pharmacy Team
Omer Ali (m)
Lead Pharmacist
Yinka Agboola (m)
Clinical Pharmacist
Mona Mohamed (f)
Clinical Pharmacist
Alison Scarff (f)
Pharmacy Technician
Support Team
Joanne Tunstill (f)
Social Prescriber
Kylie Brady (f)
HCA/Care Coordinator
Stephanie Hughes(f)
Health and Wellbeing Coach
Emergency Care Practitioners
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Nigel Calvert (m)
Emergency Care Practitioner
Michelle Ling (f)
Emergency Care Practitioner
Grant Cumming (m)
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Leigh Power (f)
Emergency Care Practitioner
Intergrated Neighbourhood Team
Emma Baker (f)
INT Healthcare Assistant
Daisy Beshoori (f)
INT Care Coordinator
NHS App
Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet – including ordering prescriptions and viewing booked appointments.
Online consultations allow you to input information so your doctors can triage your concerns and offer the right care. Once completed we will get back to you within 2 working days, if not sooner.
NHS App
Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet – including ordering prescriptions and viewing booked appointments.
Online consultations allow you to input information so your doctors can triage your concerns and offer the right care. Once completed we will get back to you within 2 working days, if not sooner.
Helpful links to guides from the NHS
NHS
HEALTH A to Z
Guide to conditions,symptoms & treatments
NHS
LIVE WELL
Advice, tips and toolsfor health & wellbeing
NHS
MEDICINES GUIDE
How medicine works& possible side effects
NHS
care & support
Options & where toget the best support
Know who to turn to for your healthcare
We want to help you get the right medical assistance when you’re ill, injured or have a long term condition. Going directly to the person with the appropriate skills is important. This can help you to a speedier recovery and makes sure all NHS services are run efficiently.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
If it is an emergency call 999.
PHARMACIST
When you need healthcare advice or help with medicines
OPTICIAN
Sudden loss of vision. Blurred vision. Painful or red eyes?
DENTIST
When your mouth or teeth need urgent attention
NHS OUT-OF-HOURS
When your GP and local pharmacy are closed
MINOR INJURY
You will usually need a GP referral, except in an emergency.
ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY
When an illness or injury is serious or life-threatening
DID YOU KNOW?
If you’re feeling under the weather but aren’t sure what it could be, an online symptom checker can help you identify whether you need to seek immediate medical attention.
