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Primary Care Networks

In January 2019, the NHS Long Term Plan was published, placing an emphasis on prevention, population health and integration.  A key part of this was the creation of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) which were a natural progression from the work that had been going on in County Durham over the previous couple of years.

PCNs are groups of neighbouring general practices working together and with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital, dentistry and voluntary services.  Looking at the specific health and social care needs of patients living in their areas, PCNs are focusing on providing personalised, proactive and coordinated care for their patients, to help them live healthier for longer.

What does this mean for patients?

PCNs are continuing to develop, ensuring more joined up working across local health and social care organisations.

PCNs are recruiting additional staff who will help to free up GP time so they can prioritise seeing patients who need their expertise and support.

More appointments have been made available, including over the telephone or via video link.  Patients also have online access to their practice to book appointments and reorder prescriptions.

A particular focus in 2020/21 was enhancing health in care homes, supporting early cancer diagnosis and improving the use of medicines.  Over the next year or so they will be focusing on anticipatory care, personalised care, cardiovascular disease case-finding, and locally agreed action to tackle inequalities.

Work will also continue to help some patients avoid going into hospital or when they do need to go in, to get home again sooner with the necessary support in place.

A list of PCNs and the practices that form these groups is available below.  The CCG does not have a list of the practice representatives who attend any PCN meetings but you will see that the Clinical Directors for each are named.  If you have any queries about PCNs or primary care more generally please contact our primary care team via cdccg.primarycare@nhs.net

PCNPractice NameNamed Clinical Director(s)
Bishop AucklandStation View Medical Centre
Auckland Medical Group
Bishopgate Medical Centre
Dr Catherine Harrison
Chester le StreetBridge End Surgery
Sacriston Medical Centre
Middle Chare Medical Group
Great Lumley Surgery
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group
Cestria Health Centre
The Villages Medical Group
Dr Geoff Crackett
Dr Rob Bowron
Claypath and UniversityClaypath and University Medical GroupDr Jan Panke
DerwentsideTanfield View Surgery
Consett Medical Centre
Stanley Medical Group
Cedars Medical Group
Queens Road Surgery
Lanchester Surgery
West Road and Louisa Surgery
Browney House Surgery
Oakfields Health Group
The Haven Surgery
Leadgate Surgery
Annfield Plain Surgery
Dr Vikki Cliff
Dr John Nicholls
Dr Caroline Dostal
Dr Dave Bronsgeest
Durham EastBelmont and Sherburn Medical Group
West Rainton Surgery
Coxhoe Medical Practice
Cheveley Park Medical Centre
Bowburn Medical Centre
Dr Niamh Telford
Durham WestThe Medical Group
Dunelm Medical Practice
Chastleton Medical Group
Brandon Lane Surgery
Dr Sam Bethapudi
Easington CentralBlackhall and Peterlee Practice
William Brown Medical Practice
Horden Group Practice
Dr Nitish Sahoo
Easington DistrictEast Durham Medical Group
Wingate Medical Centre
Bevan Medical Group
Southdene Medical Centre
Dr Dagny Samuel
North EasingtonMurton Medical Group
Marlborough Practice
New Seaham Medical Group
Byron Medical Group
Silverdale Family Practice
Dr Rajiv Mansingh
Sedgefield 1Hallgarth Surgery
Bewick Crescent Surgery
Peaseway Medical Centre
Jubilee Medical Group
Dr Winny Jose
Sedgefield NorthSt Andrews Medical Practice
Ferryhill & Chilton Medical Practice
Bishops Close Medical Practice
Skerne Medical Practice
West Cornforth Medical Centre
Dr Matt Shield
TeesdaleWoodview Medical Practice
Old Forge Surgery
Barnard Castle Surgery
Pinfold Medical Practice
Gainford Surgery
Evenwood Surgery
Dr Dilys Waller
Wear ValleyWillington Medical Group
North House Surgery
The Weardale Practice
Dr Daniel Wilmer

As a guide we have produce the map below which gives an indication of the location of each PCN (not actual boundaries).

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