Drake Medical Alliance Primary Care Network (PCN)
Working together to support your health
What is a Primary Care Network (PCN)?
A PCN is a group of local GP practices that work together to provide coordinated healthcare in your community.
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Each PCN covers 30,000 to 50,000 patients
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You stay registered with your own GP
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You still book appointments and access services as usual
Our Member Practices
Drake Medical Alliance PCN includes:
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Knowle House & Tamerton Surgery
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Lisson Grove & Woolwell Surgery
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Roborough Surgery
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North Road West Medical Centre
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Wycliffe Surgery
Together, we care for around 61,000 patients across Plymouth.
Who Leads the PCN?
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A Clinical Director (a practising GP) provides leadership
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A PCN Manager helps develop and improve services for you
What We Do
We work to improve your care by:
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Offering more joined-up services between practices
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Providing faster access to care, often from new healthcare roles
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Supporting people with long-term or complex conditions
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Helping prevent illness through early detection and personalised care
What This Means for You
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No change to your GP registration
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Access to more services across the PCN
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Appointments that may be available outside usual hours
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Support from specialists like:
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Clinical pharmacists
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First contact physiotherapists
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Mental health workers
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Social prescribing link workers
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Have Your Say
We want to shape our services around your needs.
Here’s how you can get involved:
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Join your practice’s Patient Participation Group (PPG)
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Find PPG details on your GP practice’s website or ask at reception
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Take part in surveys run by our PCN
Tell us:
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What services matter to you
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What you’d like us to improve or add
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What works well for you today
Why PCNs Matter
Many appointments don’t need to be with a GP.
By introducing a wider team, we can:
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Free up GP time for people with the greatest needs
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Offer longer, more focused appointments when needed
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Do more to prevent serious illnesses
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Help you live well at home and in your community
PCNs are part of the NHS Long Term Plan and are backed by national funding to protect and grow general practice.
Learn More
Watch this short video to see how PCNs work:
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