Aiming to address “considerable variation in how Advice and Guidance is applied, delivered and monitored”, a framework intending to provide a tool to support ICBs on effective implementation has been published. From April 2025, all ICBs will be required to submit quarterly progress of Advice and Guidance, providing a maturity […]
Primary Care News
Panel discussion: what does the future of general practice core systems look like?
For a recent HTN Now panel discussion, we spoke to experts from across the healthcare sector on the future of general practice core systems. This included exploring potential opportunities and areas of future growth, considering challenges such as integration and interoperability, and outlining what “good” looks like in this space. […]
Two primary care innovation projects selected for Surrey Heartlands ICB test bed programme
Two primary care innovation projects have been selected for Surrey Heartlands ICB Test Bed Programme, which, supported by £1.3 million in non-recurrent funding, aims to deliver innovation in primary care, focusing on three key areas: inbound, outbound, and business processes. One of the projects set to be rolled out across […]
NHS Frimley ICB awards contract for digital social prescribing platform
NHS Frimley ICB has awarded a contract to Pungo Ltd for its social prescribing digital solution, Joy, to support the “social needs” of patients across four Slough PCNs and other secondary care partners. The procurement of the solution aims to improve connections between residents and local services within the region, […]
Study explores GP “alert fatigue” from clinical reminders
A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has explored “alert fatigue” from clinical reminders (CRs) amongst GPs, with concerns around design, content accuracy, and “lack of contextual nuance”. Authors suggest ways to overcome this and improve adherence to CRs, including working with GPs on their design, undertaking training on […]
GP contract sees £889 million increase in investment, digital front door, records access
NHS England’s updates to the GP contract for 2025/26 have been published, with an additional £889 million named as the “biggest increase in investment into general practice in over a decade”, requirements for practices to enable functionality in GP Connect, and a reduction in “bureaucracy” for practices. The £889 million […]
Accurx on a digital front door: the future of primary care
Helena Brown, Interim Head of Customer Success, Accurx For a long time now, many GP practices have been overwhelmed with patient demand. But what we hear and see from our GP community is that much of this demand could be better managed in a different setting, or even entirely self-managed […]
NeoHealth PCN partners with health tech supplier to support long term condition management
NeoHealth Primary Care Network has commissioned digital health service, Aide Health, to support patients who are suffering with long-term health conditions through the implementation of their self-management platform. Aide Health’s digital tool is said to “help improve a patient’s capability for self-management” through 24/7 access to consultations and reviews conducted […]
The reveal: HTN Primary Care Awards finalists
HTN PRIMARY CARE AWARDS FINALISTS HTN is delighted to announce the finalists in the HTN Primary Care Awards! The awards provide a platform to share innovations, solutions, case studies, collaborations and projects to help shape future services and systems across health and care. Learn more about the innovators, health and […]
Somerset ICB share key updates on their Recovering Access to Primary Care programme
Somerset ICB board has highlighted progress on its Recovering Access to Primary Care programme, noting digital progress against key deliverables ahead of the conclusion of the programme in March 2025. The ICB highlights that more appointments are being provided than before the pandemic, however its approach to access is wider […]
