April 2024 Newsletter
Good afternoon
… and Happy Easter!
In typical style, the new PCN DES was published at 5:30pm as we were all signing off for the long weekend.
Keep an eye out on our social media where we will be posting the key points for PCNs to focus on in the next few weeks.
As usual, we are running our free PCN Manager’s chat on the first Monday of the month, and our CQC in General Practice chat on the last Thursday of the month. You can book on to these via the Events Page on our website.
As always at DKJ, if you have any questions please get in touch with us any time!
🔦 April's Masterclass Spotlight 🔦
Understanding Health Inequalities
Wednesday 17 April 13:00-14:30
Curious about Core20Plus5 and its application in General Practice?
The new PCN DES has been published and it sees a big focus on improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities across the Core Network practices in line with guidance and the Core20Plus5 approach.
So come and join us at our Understanding Health Inequalities Masterclass where we’ll delve into the essentials. From defining Health Inequalities to spotlighting inclusion health and patient deprivation hotspots, we’ll unpack it all. Discover how these dynamics play out in general practice and gain insights from nationwide case studies.
Dr. Victoria Hoyle, Clinical Director of South and Central Knowsley PCN and Health Inequalities Lead, will provide a clinician’s perspective, empowering your PCN and practice to lead the charge in reducing health disparities. Don’t miss out on this essential session!
Writing a Winning Bid
Wednesday 24 April 13:00 – 14:30
Crafting a winning bid or business case is a work of art! Dive into our Masterclass to master the essentials.
Learn why you’re bidding in the first place, tackle mandatory requirements, and uncover top tips for writing your proposal. Practice answering bid questions and gain insights on submitting that winning bid. Plus, discover how to leverage post-tender feedback for future success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and secure your next big win!
Information
Free PCN Health Check
With a track record of setting up over 80 PCNs and currently collaborating with 73 PCNs nationwide, we’re your go-to source for all things PCN! Got burning questions like, “Is my Network Agreement up to date?” or “How do I develop my workforce strategy?” We’ve got you covered!
Wondering about your board’s effectiveness or how to assure DES contractual requirements? We’ve got insights for that too! From employment models to embedding ARRS teams, we’re here to guide you. Plus, if you’re pondering becoming a limited company or prepping for INTs, we’ve got the expertise you need. Join our exclusive 1-2-1 sessions where we’ll dive deep into all things Primary Care Networks (or practice-related!).
Don’t miss out—reach us at info@dkjsupportservices.co.uk or secure your spot in our free one-to-one slots now: https://dkjsupportservices.co.uk/events-2/
Getting Single Assessment Framework Ready
The way CQC assesses and inspects your practice has evolved, and we’re here to help you get Single Assessment Framework ready! Here’s how we’re doing it:
- Dive into CQC Workshops focusing on I statements, We statements, and evidence categories. Learn how to gather feedback from your staff, patients, and partners.
- Embark on CQC Diagnostics based on the 34 Quality Statements.
- Delve deep into specific Quality Statement Audits using the 6 evidence categories.
- Experience CQC Mock Inspections covering all 34 Quality Statements and Evidence Categories.
- Gather invaluable feedback from staff, patients, and partners, which counts for 50% of CQC’s inspection process. We’ll create feedback surveys, host focus groups, analyse responses, and develop action plans.
Ready to ace your assessment? Reach out to us at cqc@dkjsupportservices.co.uk, and let’s chat about getting you Single Assessment Framework ready!
Work with Us
Are you looking for project work and have worked in health and social care?
We are pleased to be looking for more Associates to work on national projects and provide interim support to primary care and social care organisations. We are especially keen to hear from experienced bid writers who have worked in the sector and would like to pick up some project work.
If you have experience working in primary or social care, we would love to hear from you and have a chat with you about how you can support us with our growing portfolio of work in these sectors.
If you are interested, please drop us your CV or a short personal statement to our Operations Manager at claire@dkjsupportservices.co.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you.