About us

About Us

What is a Primary Care Network?

Primary Care Networks were introduced in 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term plan.  

As the population grows and people live longer, often with more complex needs, GP services have had to adapt to these changing needs.

GP practices are working together services in local areas in groups of practices known as Primary Care Networks.

Take a look at this short animation from NHS England which explains how they work.

Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)

Primary Care Networks provide additional roles to create multi-disciplinary teams.

They assess the needs of local populations and make support available to people where it is most needed.

Find out more on each of the ARRS roles in the video.

Meet our Team

Leadership Team

Lauren Bateman
Network Manager

Daisy Allen-Smith
Project Support Administrator

Julie Welch
Finance Manager

Dr Katherine Jones
Clinical Director

Dr Lesley Ward
Clinical Director

Dr Patricia O’Neill
Clinical Director

We also have a Community Innovation Lead, General Practice Nurse Lead, Education Lead and Pharmacist Leads that work across the PCN.