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In the second of our series (and on the occasion of our 300th podcast episode), we focus on the preparations for, and the journey towards, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). We are delighted to feature Cambridgeshire Community Services Trust CEO (and NHS England lead for Community Health) Matthew Winn, to get his views on the existing relationship between community services and general practice, and what can be done to establish, enhance and improve existing partnerships locally, in readiness for the new models of care. It is a fascinating insight into how external partners perceive primary care both locally and centrally, and with the advent of new meeting forums, and new initiatives, how we can work together to meet the scale of demand from our patients, post Covid and beyond.

Introduction (0:09)

Meeting Matthew (0:39)

The scope of Matthew’s NHS England role (1:25)

The future for Primary Care Networks (PCNs) (2:36)

The Community Services view of general practice right now (3:51)

Building relationships with general practice, an external perspective (6:15)

Big versus small? (8:00)

Reaching out at a local level (10:14)

The remit of place-based Boards (12:47)

A new opportunity to re-establish local partnerships? (14:04)

A shift in strategic focus, where out of hospital is concerned (16:23)

Hospital at Home and virtual wards (18:31)

Thoughts about leadership for the future and upskilling our GPs (20:18)

Matthew’s advice about establishment of stronger relationships with Community Services teams (23:01)

Who should we reach out to? (25:21)

Further information and resources (26:35)

Here is the link to the NHS England and NHS Improvement workspace on futureNHS