A mixed-methods analysis of the experience of primary care networks in socioeconomically deprived areas

Jake Beech; Judith Smith; Caroline Fraser; Ruth Thorlby; Skeena  Williamson; Rebecca  Fisher

A mixed-methods analysis of the experience of primary care networks in socioeconomically deprived areas

Jake Beech^*, Judith Smith, Caroline Fraser, Ruth Thorlby, Skeena Williamson, Rebecca Fisher

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Abstract

Reducing inequalities in health care is now a priority for the NHS and general practice, and PCNs have a major role to play in this. Given the scale of health inequalities in England and the inequities facing core general practice, it is important that decisions around how PCNs should evolve are informed by a better understanding of the experience of PCNs in deprived areas.

This analysis therefore aims to answer the following questions:

How might the design of the current PCN contract and associated policies help or hinder PCNs in areas of high deprivation?

Is there evidence of inequities in the distribution of PCN payments and successful recruitment of the PCN workforce?

What is the experience of operating a PCN in an area of high deprivation?

The report concludes by setting out some of the implications of the analysis. It then shares recommendations for national policymakers and local leaders about how PCNs in areas of high deprivation could be better supported to function effectively and address health inequalities.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	The Health Foundation
Number of pages	51
ISBN (Print)	9781911615873
Publication status	Published - 12 Dec 2023

Keywords

Primary care network
health inequalities
primary care
primary care organisaton
integrated care
general practice

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