Primary Care Network (PCN)

Potters Bar Primary Care Network is a collaborative network of the 3 Potters Bar GP Surgeries:

  • Parkfield Medical Centre
  • Highview Medical Centre
  • Annandale Medical Centre

Primary Care Networks were set up in July 2019 in the NHS long term plan to include:

  • supporting the complex challenges facing primary care
  • to better facilitate models of population health
  • to assist NHS transformation into integrated care systems

All 3 practices have representatives on a PCN board who meet monthly to discuss existing and upcoming issues.

Who we are?

Clinical director: Dr Anup Shah

PCN manager: Ms Sarah Ashton

Allied health lead: Dr Stephanie Hann

Pharmacist: Mrs Bhavika Popat

Pharmacist: Mrs Tanvi Haria

Paramedic: Ms Alice Morson

Paramedic: Mr Daniel Bottrill

Social prescriber: HertsHelp

What have we done so far?

  • Creation of a vibrant and active network
  • Introducing new members to the primary care team of Potters Bar
  • Promote workstreams for early detection of cancer
  • Integrate systems for learning disabilities care
  • Optimise healthcare for those in residential facilities
  • Assisting safe systems of care during the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Facilitating and supporting the Covid-19 vaccination programme

What are our long term ambitions?

  • Maximise progress on existing workstreams
  • Further recruitment to support primary care
  • Enable projects to improve the early detection of cancer
  • Reduce health inequalities in our region
  • Work with NHS England on national healthcare priorities
  • Ensure local NHS transformation is structured to work for patients
  • Work with local health partners to optimise the health economy of Potters Bar