The recent report, Realising the Potential of Primary Care Provider Collaboratives, published by NHS Confederation’s Primary Care Network in collaboration with KPMG, marks a significant milestone in the government’s ambition to shift resources closer to home. By emphasizing the importance of primary and community care, the report showcases the achievements of provider collaboratives and outlines a strategic path forward.
However, the focus continues to lean towards larger primary care units, which may sideline smaller practices that are equally vital in delivering community care. While larger units offer scale and efficiency, the importance of smaller practices in providing personalised care and maintaining strong community ties should not be underestimated.
The report’s recommendations for national and local leaders are crucial, but ensuring that all types of practices—large and small—are included in this vision will be essential for the broader success of primary care.
https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/realising-potential-primary-care-provider-collaboratives