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We’re pleased to invite you to a new series of free Deep Dive Q&A sessions, delivered with Hill Dickinson LLP and The Pow Thomas Partnership LLP.   These sessions are designed to help PCNs, practices, and federations better understand the PCN DES, with a focus on the Local Variation Agreement - what it actually means, what it doesn’t mean, and how it may affect you. The aim is to give you clear, practical guidance during a time of change.   What you’ll get: 🔹 A simple explanation of what the PCN DES Local Variation Agreement means for your organisation 🔹 Updates on the latest developments around the SNP and MNP contracts 🔹 Practical steps you can take now to get ready 🔹 Time to ask the questions that matter most to you   Each session is a 30-minute interactive discussion, led by Ruth Griffiths and Andy Pow, and chaired by Kiran Johnson, bringing together legal, operational, and strategic expertise.   If you can spare half an hour, join us for a short, focused session to help you feel more informed and prepared for what’s ahead. Book your space here ⬇️ 📅 Thursday 4 June: https://lnkd.in/ejFRBKgY 📅 Wednesday 10 June: https://lnkd.in/eSjjcbY5 #PCN #NetworkContractDES #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #NeighbourhoodHealth #GPPracticeManagement #PracticeManagers #HealthcareCompliance #ARRS

Are you wondering how CQC will inspect your practice as part of their scheduled 'Returning to Good and Outstanding GP Practices' inspections? 🔎 From March 2026, CQC is inspecting GP practices that are rated Good or Outstanding, last inspected between 2017–2022, considered low risk, and have no open regulatory activity. Here's what to expect: 🔸 A focus on 10 non-clinical Quality Statements 🔸 An on-site visit with just five working days' notice 🔸 GP Specialist Advisors joining only if needed But here's what we're actually seeing on the ground. Inspections are going further than practices expect. We know what evidence CQC is collecting including: 🔸 Statement of Purpose - current, accurate, and reflective of your service? 🔸 HR files - complete, consistent, and audit-ready? 🔸 Risk Assessments - practice-specific, regularly reviewed, and action-focused? 🔸 Vision and Values - can your team articulate them, and is there evidence they shape how you work? Inspectors aren't just reviewing documents. They're looking for how your governance is working in reality - and gaps are easy to spot when you know what to look for. That's the advantage of working with DKJ. We combine our own inspection intelligence with direct feedback from practices who have already been through the new framework. You benefit from what they learned - before CQC arrives at your door. 📩 info@dkjsupportservices.co.uk 💻 Explore our CQC resources on the DKJ Health Hub ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHJEfDPk #CQC #CQCInspection #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #GPPracticeManagement #CQCReady #QualityStatements #ClinicalGovernance #PracticeManagers #DKJSupportServices #DKJPathfinder

🤔 Are you thinking about incorporating your PCN - but not sure where to start? More Primary Care Networks across the country are exploring corporate models to manage growth, mitigate risk, and simplify workforce arrangements. It's a conversation we're having more and more at DKJ. But incorporation is rarely straightforward - and it's widely misunderstood. Incorporating a PCN doesn't mean the PCN itself becomes a company. In most cases, it means the member practices create a separate corporate vehicle - typically a company limited by shares - to take on specific functions. That might include back-office and management support, employing ARRS or other staff, or sub-contracting clinical services from the PCN. And the complexity doesn't stop there. Getting the structure right means working through a significant number of interconnected issues: 🔹 Governance - how the company is owned, directed, and held accountable by member practices 🔹 Tax and VAT - including the VAT position on services provided back to practices, which is frequently overlooked 🔹 Pensions - NHS Pension Scheme access for staff employed by a limited company is not automatic and requires careful structuring 🔹 TUPE - if staff are transferring from practices or the PCN into the new entity, transfer of undertakings obligations apply  🔹 CQC registration - if the company will carry out regulated activities, it will need its own registration 💡 That's why we developed the DKJ Checklist for PCN Incorporation - a practical tool to help you decide whether incorporation is right for your PCN, define the functions and governance of your company, and navigate each of these areas with confidence. We've supported federations and PCNs nationwide to structure corporate vehicles that work in practice, not just on paper. 📩 Want to find out more? Get in touch at info@dkjsupportservices.co.uk or visit the DKJ Health Hub for resources on all things PCN. #PrimaryCare #PCNs #GPFederations #PCNIncorporation #HealthcareLeadership #PracticeManagement #ARRS #NetworkContractDES #CQCRegistration #DKJSupportServices

🔎 When did your practice last have a mock CQC inspection? If the answer is "a while ago" - or "never" - it might be time to change that. Mock inspections aren't a tick-box exercise. Done well, they're one of the most powerful ways to strengthen your service before the real inspectors arrive. 💡 At DKJ, we run full mock inspections using the CQC's Single Assessment Framework - reviewing evidence across all five key questions and all 34 Quality Statements, using our own CQC inspection platform, DKJ Pathfinder. What a DKJ mock inspection gives you: 🔸 Early sight of compliance gaps - before CQC finds them 🔸 Realistic, supportive inspection practice that builds staff confidence 🔸 Focused, practical feedback against the Quality Statements 🔸 A clear, actionable improvement plan from your findings 🔸 Stronger everyday safety and consistency in care 🔸 Clarity on roles and responsibilities across your whole team 🔸 Evidence of proactive governance under Regulation 17 🔸 A quality culture built around our 'so what' improvement cycle Whether you're preparing for a routine inspection or working towards Outstanding, we'll make sure you feel inspection-ready and supported every step of the way. Curious about how a DKJ Mock Inspection works using DKJ Pathfinder? 💻 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e9XnjjyX 📩 Or drop us a message at info@dkjsupportservices.co.uk #CQC #CQCInspection #MockInspection #PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice #HealthcareLeadership #G

We’re pleased to invite you to a new series of free Deep Dive Q&A sessions, delivered with Hill Dickinson LLP and The Pow Thomas Partnership LLP.   These sessions are designed to help PCNs, practices, and federations better understand the PCN DES, with a focus on the Local Variation Agreement - what it actually means, what it doesn’t mean, and how it may affect you. The aim is to give you clear, practical guidance during a time of change.   What you’ll get: 🔹 A simple explanation of what the PCN DES Local Variation Agreement means for your organisation 🔹 Updates on the latest developments around the SNP and MNP contracts 🔹 Practical steps you can take now to get ready 🔹 Time to ask the questions that matter most to you   Each session is a 30-minute interactive discussion, led by Ruth Griffiths and Andy Pow, and chaired by Kiran Johnson, bringing together legal, operational, and strategic expertise.   If you can spare half an hour, join us for a short, focused session to help you feel more informed and prepared for what’s ahead. Book your space here ⬇️ 📅 Thursday 4 June: https://lnkd.in/ejFRBKgY 📅 Wednesday 10 June: https://lnkd.in/eSjjcbY5 #PCN #NetworkContractDES #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #NeighbourhoodHealth #GPPracticeManagement #PracticeManagers #HealthcareCompliance #ARRS

Great to attend the Primary Care Show over the last 2 days. It’s easy to get caught up in daily pressures, so having the space to hear what others are doing across the system was genuinely valuable. Lots of useful conversations, a few ideas to take back to the team, and a renewed sense that despite the challenges, there’s a lot of progress happening in primary care. It’s been lovely to catch up with some familiar faces too! Kiran Johnson DKJ Practice Index Ltd Greener Practice

Are you getting the support you need to lead confidently in an ever-changing health and care system? 💡 Leading in health and care is complex - but having the right support shouldn't be. Whether you're running a PCN, managing a general practice, leading a private or aesthetic clinic, or working through CQC registration, the DKJ Health Hub brings together the insight, tools, and guidance you need to lead well. Here's what's inside the Hub this month: 🎥 Live & Streamed Sessions 🔸 Masterclass: Introduction to CQC 🔸 Masterclass: All Things Neighbourhoods 🔸 Expert discussion with Helen Matthews, Hill Dickinson LLP - Partnership Agreements and why your practice needs one 🔸 Expert discussion with Ruth Griffiths, Hill Dickinson LLP - Neighbourhoods and the PCN DES 2026/27 update 🔸 Expert discussion with Aisha Malik, Clinical Rx® - The role of the Pharmacy Technician Plus recordings from our popular Deep Dive sessions: 🔸 CQC in General Practice Chat 🔸 PCN Manager's Chat 🔸 CQC Well Led - Freedom to Speak Up 🔸 CQC Returning to Good and Outstanding Practices 🔸 CQC Returning to Good and Outstanding Practices - Cheshire Practice case study 📋 Ready-to-Use Templates & Policies 🔸 Patient Safety Alerts Policy 🔸 Referral to Other Services Policy 🔸 Medical Alerts Policy 📄 Practical Factsheets 🔸 MDT Meetings in General Practice 🔸 Palliative Care 🔸 Palliative Care MDT Template 🔸 What should be in an MDT Meeting 🔸 Risk Management 💰 Bid Opportunities 🔸 Healthier You 🔸 Community Pain Services   The DKJ Health Hub isn't just a library of documents - it's a space for informed, confident leadership in a system that's changing fast. PCN and CQC community conversations are also available inside the Hub, so you're never navigating complex decisions alone. 👉 Join today: https://lnkd.in/eHJEfDPk #HealthcareLeadership #CQCCompliance #PCNs #GeneralPractice #PrivatePractice #Aesthetics #DKJHealthHub #HealthcareSupport #PrimaryCareLeadership #PracticeManagement #BidWriting #ClinicalGovernance #CQCReady #NHSLeadership

Are you attending the Primary Care Show today? 👋 We'd love to see you - come and find us on Stand 64. Whether you want to talk bid management, CQC, primary care networks, or the shift towards neighbourhoods, our team will be there and ready to dig into the detail with you. Damian Johnson, Kiran Johnson, and Claire Wilkinson will be on hand throughout the show to discuss what's happening across primary care right now - and to give you a live demonstration of two of our flagship products: 🔹 DKJ Pathfinder - our innovative and intuitive CQC inspection platform, designed to help practices prepare for inspection with confidence 🔹 DKJ Health Hub - your online home for resources, tools, and expert guidance across CQC, PCNs, neighbourhoods, and more If you're navigating a CQC inspection, thinking about bid opportunities, or trying to make sense of the neighbourhood health agenda - this is a conversation worth having. Come and find us at Stand 64. We look forward to seeing you there. 📩 Want to arrange a time to meet? Get in touch ahead of the show at info@dkjsupportservices.co.uk #PrimaryCareShow #PrimaryCare #CQC #PCNs #NeighbourhoodHealth #BidManagement #GeneralPractice #DKJPathfinder #DKJHealthHub #DKJSupportServices

🔎 Is your healthcare bid scoring as highly as it could on social value? Social value has grown significantly in weight across NHS and public sector tender evaluations - and it's no longer something you can address vaguely at the end of your bid. Social value is the benefit your organisation brings to the community beyond delivering the service itself. Evaluators want to see commitments across three core areas: 🔸 Economic impact - hiring locally, supporting local businesses in your supply chain 🔸 Environmental impact - reducing carbon emissions, using sustainable products and processes 🔸 Social impact - improving community wellbeing through workshops, volunteering, or targeted support for vulnerable groups The difference between a good social value response and a weak one comes down to specificity. "We plan to employ more staff locally" carries little weight. "We will recruit five unemployed local residents, provide structured training in patient care, and track retention rates throughout the contract" is the kind of commitment that scores. Strong bids also: 🔸 Align social value commitments to the specific needs of the community being served - high unemployment, low health literacy, digital exclusion 🔸 Reference local strategies or public health priorities to demonstrate genuine local knowledge 🔸 Back commitments with measurable targets and clear timelines 🔸 Draw on the organisation's existing track record in community outreach or sustainability When you prove you are serious about social value, you show the buyer that you care about more than winning the contract - you care about the bigger picture. 💡 At DKJ, social value is built into every bid we write. If you'd like support developing a compelling tender response, get in touch at info@dkjsupportservices.co.uk or explore our bid writing resources on the DKJ Health Hub. #BidWriting #Tenders #SocialValue #NHSContracts #HealthcareProcurement #PrimaryCare #PCNs #GeneralPractice #CommunityHealth #DKJSupportServices

Yesterday, DDLMC hosted an update event at The Farmhouse at Mackworth. This was the second session in our current series with DKJ, focusing on CQC - a how to. We were delighted to welcome Kiran Johnson from DKJ back to deliver another informative and engaging presentation, covering the latest CQC updates and requirements. Key topics included returning to good practice, responding to requests for evidence, and effective evidence collection to support practices through the inspection process. Thank you, Kiran, for your valuable input and continued support at our latest update event. Hayley Scott, Practice Liaison Officer at DDLMC, also provided attendees with an update on current DDLMC activity, including the ongoing collective action work and work surrounding unexpected deaths in the community. Tim Skinner, also Practice Liaison Officer at DDLMC, delivered a session on CQC and how to be inspection ready, following a recent inspection at a local practice. The session also facilitated valuable discussion surrounding CQC inspections and shared learning opportunities. If you have any questions about anything raised during today’s event, please contact the office at ddlmc.office@nhs.net Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to another valuable and engaging session. Your continued support is always appreciated. To find out about upcoming events, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eGEZVi6c #generalpractice #primarycare #practicemanager #Update #events #NHS #CQC