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Practical Advice for Practice Managers: Managing Pay Rises, Funding and PCN Budgets

Managing a GP practice today involves far more than day to day administration. Practice managers are increasingly responsible for workforce planning, financial oversight, contract compliance and ensuring practices make full use of available funding. In this episode of HealthE Talks, the team from Neighbourhood Health Group share practical advice for practice managers navigating financial planning, workforce pressures and Primary Care Network budgets. As the financial year approaches its end, many practices are reviewing their finances, planning ahead and ensuring that funding streams are being used effectively. This discussion focuses on practical steps practice managers can take to stay organised, remain financially sustainable and maximise the resources available to their practice. Neighbourhood Health Group works closely with GP practices and PCNs across the UK, supporting operational management, contract compliance and service delivery. Their work helps practices improve efficiency while maintaining high quality patient care. In this conversation, the team shares insights on the operational and financial realities practice managers face every day, along with actionable tips that can help strengthen practice sustainability. Key topics discussed in this episode include: • How staff pay rises can impact the wider workforce structure within a practice • Financial planning strategies as the end of the financial year approaches • Engaging with Integrated Care Boards to identify available funding opportunities • Understanding how Primary Care Networks allocate and use shared funding • Community events and initiatives that can support both patients and practice sustainability • The importance of reviewing spending and reclaimable costs within PCN budgets • Monitoring enhanced services and local enhanced services to ensure accurate claims • Practical financial and operational tips that can help practices stay organised and compliant The conversation also highlights the importance of regular financial reviews, proactive communication with local health systems and careful monitoring of available funding streams. For practice managers, GP partners and PCN leaders, understanding how to manage budgets, workforce changes and contract requirements is essential to maintaining stable and effective primary care services. Watch the full episode to hear practical insights from experts working directly with GP practices across the UK. Learn more about Neighbourhood Health Group and how they support primary care organisations: https://nhgp.co.uk/