Recruiting paramedic practitioners through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme
This guide explains the ARRS and highlights how paramedic practitioners can support population health management.
From April 2021, PCNs can recruit paramedic practitioners as part of the ARRS. This guide explains the ARRS and highlights how paramedics can support population health management through on-the-day demand and access with hear and treat telephone triage; treatment of minor ailments and injuries; and medicines supply via patient group directions. They can also undertake home visits and support the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Service.
The guide is part of a series focusing on population health management and the key themes of workforce, digital, system working, regulation and finance.
