THC Primary Care

The eight NHS England publications from July 2026 for PCN leaders, from patient list validation to winter planning, and what each one means for your network.

NHS England is consulting on new neighbourhood contract models (MNP and SNP) for primary care, with responses due by 10 September 2026. This plain-English guide breaks down the four routes, the two contracts underneath them, the pros and cons of each, and the four consultation questions PCNs need to answer so your neighbourhood can agree on one coordinated response together.

NHS England's MNP and SNP consultation sets out four routes but only two contracts. What PCN leaders need to weigh up, and how to respond by 10 Sept 2026.

Community pharmacy is primary care, and it has always worked at neighbourhood level. In her third appearance on The Business of Healthcare, Shilpa Shah of Community Pharmacy North East London explains what neighbourhood working, Pharmacy First and prevention really mean for the sector, and who picks up the bill.

What is the role of a PCN manager? There is no single answer. This blog explores why different expectations between a manager and their network can create tension, how to recognise misalignment, and why honest conversations are essential for effective leadership