Primary Care Network PC1D Update

Dear Patients

 You may be aware that this practice is part of a Primary Care Network called PCN 1D; this consists of our practice, Jai Medical Centre, and five others: Colindale Medical Centre, Wakeman Hill Surgery, Hendon Way Surgery; Oak Lodge Medical Centre and Mulberry Medical Centre. Collectively, we have worked to deliver services such as evening and weekend appointments and employed other clinical staff you may have seen – such as Clinical Pharmacists and First Contact Physiotherapists.

 What is changing?

 From April next year, there will be a slight change in this structure. PCN 1D will change into two PCNs—Oak Lodge Medical Centre and Mulberry Practices will become a Primar Care Network, and Colindale Medical Centre, Hendon Way Surgery, Jai Medical Centre, and Wakemans Hill Surgery practices will become Primary Care Networks.

 What does this mean for me?

 There will be no changes in how you currently access your practice or services.

 Why is this happening?

 All practices have agreed that splitting into two PCNs will be better for patients going forward. It will allow each smaller PCN to coordinate and deliver appropriate and bespoke services to meet the needs of our individual patient cohorts.

 If you have any questions about this change, please contact your practice. You can speak to the practice manager by making an appointment through reception.

 For more information about Primary Care Networks, you can visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/primary-care-networks/