About Pulse PCN

Pulse PCN is the award-winning brand for primary care network clinical directors. Launched in April 2021, we are the only brand dedicated to the work of this tranche of primary care leaders.

Pulse PCN’s microsite, hosted by leading GP brand Pulse, delivers news, views, insight and roundtables, the latter of which are attended by clinical directors from across the country.

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There is also a Pulse PCN events series that takes place in London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Liverpool.

We provide tailored information on all aspects of the PCN contract, from impact and investment fund changes and additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) updates to advice and insights from clinical directors on the pilots and projects they have set up in their network.

We are guided by our board of clinical directors drawn from London, Kent, Yorkshire and Cheshire and our team of expert columnists: chair of the NHS Confederation primary care network group Prof Aruna Garcea; PCN clinical director Dr Sian Stanley; PCN management expert Tara Humphrey and consultant Ben Gowland. (see below)

Pulse PCN delivers two newsletters a week, along with regular updates via our LinkedIn group and on X (formerly Twitter).

What clinical directors say about Pulse PCN

“Pulse PCN is uniquely placed as the only publication that properly tackles the day-to-day issues faced by practices working at scale. Topical issues are swiftly reported on, and all aspects of an issue are covered.

‘We will often share stories on our PCN WhatsApp group which then starts debate and supports direction of travel. We use ideas we see covered as the basis for considering new workstreams. I consider it my first line news source for topical PCN issues.”

Dr Laura Mount, clinical director, Central and West Warrington PCN, Cheshire

“Pulse PCN is indeed an invaluable resource for both PCNs and practices with topical content very relevant to day-to-day challenges in Primary Care as a whole.”

Dr Sarit Ghosh, clinical director, Enfield Unity PCN, London

“Pulse PCN is particularly useful because it offers tailored insights, practical guidance, practical discussions and the latest updates on Primary Care Networks (PCNs), helping us navigate challenges, implement best practice, and stay informed about policies and innovations”

Dr Geetha Chandrasekaran, clinical director, North Halifax PCN, West Yorkshire 

“Pulse PCN in an invaluable source of support.  To have such a concentration of expertise focusing on the key issues relevant to us is what makes Pulse PCN so valuable.”

Dr Jeremy Carter clinical director of Herne Bay PCN, Kent

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