PCT Network members are able to benefit from a range of products and services tailored specifically for them. These benefits include publications, policy and news updates, support and advice on specific issues, and member-only events. These include workshops and seminars designed to bring members together to discuss and learn from each other on the latest healthcare issues such as the impact of the economic downturn and the new Government's plans for the NHS. Sub-groups and forums including those tailored to chairs, directors of finance and rural communities help to provide a focus on specific member interests.
The PCT Network represents member's views through regular meetings with stakeholders including senior civil servants. We also represent our members in the national media and bring their views to the wider public debate.
Influencing
- David Stout is the director for the PCT Network. David ensures that PCT Network priorities are fully represented externally and within the NHS Confederation
- A full-service, in-house team with policy and parliamentary relations expertise, dedicated to PCT Network priorities
- Good contacts with the media to facilitate presentation of the role of PCTs within the NHS
- A dedicated media team responding to breaking news on PCT policy and key issues
- NHS Employers support and representation in areas of our work programme that concern workforce issues. This support includes updates to members at our meetings and invitations for members to take part in working groups organised by the Department of Health.
Support
- Share learning and best practice through member network meetings, seminars and conferences
- A series of publications written by PCT Network covering all the main issues that affect PCTs and the wider NHS
- PCT Network runs a range of sub-groups for its members. These include forums for PCT chairs, commissioners of urgent care and meetings for finance directors of PCTs
- Invitations to represent the Network at dinners and receptions organised by the NHS Confederation
- Network members are entitled to discounted rates at NHS Confederation and NHS Employer national conferences.
Communications
- Access to the ‘members only’ areas of the PCT Network website, allowing you to contribute to and read our responses to consultations, book onto our events and download publications
- Receive our fortnightly e-bulletin, In Touch, highlighting key issues, updates on our work programme and news on our forthcoming events.
How to join the PCT Network
PCT Network membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March. For more information on how to join PCT Network and our membership fees, please contact membership@nhsconfed.org.