What is a PCN?
A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of neighbouring GP practices working together to provide better access to healthcare and a wider range of services.
Being part of a PCN means you may sometimes see other health professionals, such as pharmacists, physiotherapists, or mental health practitioners, instead of, or alongside, your usual GP or nurse. This helps you get the right care more quickly and closer to home.
Who we are
Feltham and Bedfont PCN is an ambitious network of 13 GP practices, caring for more than 80,000 patients across Hounslow.
What We Do
We aim to make healthcare more accessible, personal and connected:
- We work closely with your GP practice to provide you with joined-up care
- We employ medical and non-medical staff to give you access to a wider range of health professionals
- We collaborate with other health and social care services to offer more personalised care
- We are working hard to address health inequalities and prevent ill health through outreach and events
- We organise events for patients and members of FaB Community Voices to discuss new developments and gather meaningful input
Find out more about PCN teams and services
How do we support patients?
As part of Feltham and Bedfont PCN, patients benefit from:
- Easier access to healthcare services
- Evening and weekend appointments through Enhanced Access
- Specialist support from pharmacists, physiotherapists, mental health practitioners and more
- Extra help for people with long-term conditions or complex needs
- Community services that look beyond medicine, including social prescribing
We are General Practice
Watch the videos below to understand more about PCNs and how our staff work in General Practice:
We are General Practice
PCN staff work as part of your GP practice team. Find out more about these new roles.
About Primary Care Networks
You can watch this video from NHS England if you want to know more about PCNs: