What is a Primary Care Network?

Advice and Information - 1 August 2019

Primary care is changing. You may have heard the term Primary Care Network recently and be unsure what this means. Healthwatch Isle of Wight have created a patient guide to Primary Care Networks to explain what changes this may mean for you.
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If you require this information in a different format please email enquiries@healthwatchisleofwight.co.uk or call 01983 608608.

Patient Guide to PCNs
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