The new GP contract was published in early 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. A key element of the new contract was the development of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) which brings GP practices together with other local services – such as community, mental health, social care and the voluntary sector to look after local populations. PCNs help to join up services at a local level, focusing on the specific needs of these local populations, with patients still accessing routine GP appointments as they do now.
5 of the GP practices within our area have joined together to form the Leicester City South PCN. They are:
- Saffron Health
- The Hedges Medical Centre
- Dr G Singh
- Leicester City Assist Practice
- Inclusion Healthcare Social Enterprise CIC
Our surgery teams are working closely with each other, enjoying the ability to share expertise and resources, to develop new services. Our vision is to continue to improve the quality of care that we provide in alignment with the need of our patient population.
What is a Primary Care Network?
A primary care network is a group of practices who work together to focus on local patient care. They’ve been around since 2019 and 99 per cent of practices across England now work as part of one.
With increased demand and a shortage of clinical staff, practices find they can provide greater, more personalised care for patients when they can work together on certain services or issues.
Take a look at this short animation from NHS England which explains how they work.
Meet our Team
The Board
Each member practice has a clinical and administrative board member and is led by a Clinical Director and supported by the PCN Manager and Digital & Transformation Lead.
Dr Amit Rastogi
Clinical Director
Sarah Cousins
PCN Manager
Nisha Mistry
Digital & Transformation Lead
Dr Alaine Cansdale
Clinical Lead, Board Member
GP Partner – Saffron Health
Philippa Guy
Business Manager
Saffron Health
Dr Neena Farmah
Clinical Lead, Board Member
GP Partner – The Hedges Medical Centre
Jessica Robinson
Practice Manager
The Hedges Medical Centre
Dr Gurvinder Singh
Clinical Lead, Board Member
GP Partner – Sturdee Road Health and Wellbeing Centre
Sukhbinder Jaiswal
Practice Manager
Sturdee Road Heath and Wellbeing Centre
Dr Eleanor Oseya
Clinical Lead, Board Member
GP Lead – Leicester City Assist Practice; Inclusion Healthcare
Deborah Brunger
Practice Manager
Leicester City Assist Practice; Inclusion Healthcare