How CCGs can support PCNs and practices in light of COVID-19
This briefing, aimed at CCGs and PCN clinical directors, outlines the actions CCGs should be taking as part of their planning for primary care, at both PCN and general practice level, to respond to the coronavirus.
Over the coming weeks and months, we know that there will be unprecedented pressure not only on secondary care, but also in primary care.
While the initial response from clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) seems to have mainly focused on support for the acute sector, the latest guidance from NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) rightly calls on CCGs to support primary care networks (PCNs) and general practice in implementing a range of actions to free up capacity to manage pressure in both general practice and the wider system.
PCN Network members have been reporting a lack of coordination and support from CCGs, so this guidance is welcome.
This briefing, aimed at CCGs and PCN clinical directors, outlines the actions CCGs should be taking as part of their planning for primary care in the coming weeks and months, at both PCN and general practice level.
This briefing reflects the guidance from NHS England and NHS Improvement, as well as feedback from members of NHS Clinical Commissioners and the NHS Confederation's PCN Network.
