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; and 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 (www.hertshelp.net)

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