Our vision
Primary care trusts (PCTs) are at the heart of the local NHS. They hold the purse strings for the majority of NHS resources for their local population. Their role as commissioners is to be advocates for patients and custodians for tax payers.
About the PCT Network
The PCT Network represents the views and promotes the common interests of primary care trusts in England.
PCT Network work programme
The PCT Network has five key priority work areas for 2007/08, plus a number of additional work areas. These areas are underpinned by the overarching aim to enhance the reputation of PCTs. The priorities were agreed by the PCT Network board at the inaugural board meeting in May 2007, and were enhanced by ideas from the inaugural Network AGM in June
Get involved
The PCT Network work programme provides a range of involvement opportunities for network member to participate in including events, seminars, workshops and dinners, in addition to the wider Confederation work. Members are updated on opportunities through regular electronic bulletins.
Activities at a glance
Since the Network was launched in December 2006, it has begun to establish itself as the voice for PCTs. This page lists activities month by month.
Recent events
This page contains information about recent events held by the Primary Care Trust Network.
Become a member of the PCT Network
Join the PCT Network to benefit from specific opportunities to influence policy and the public debate, receive regular communications and enhance the reputation of PCTs. All NHS primary care trusts are eligible for membership as long as they are already a member of the NHS Confederation.
About primary care trusts
Primary care trusts (PCTs) are the cornerstone of the NHS locally. Their equivalents in Scotland, community health partnerships, manage primary and community health services, as do local health boards in Wales. Northern Ireland is proposing to create seven local commissioning groups that will be driven by GPs.
PCT Network publications
This page contains information on reports and briefings published by the Primary Care Trust Network.
Pharmacists are an under-utilised resource, but as the first point of call for people with healthcare needs they have the potential to contribute to the policy objectives of alleviating health inequalities and promoting self care. This briefing outlines the main points of the white paper, describing the future potential for pharmacies and setting out an action plan to support and deliver change.