What is a Primary Care Network?
A primary care network is a group of practices who work together to focus on local patient care. They’ve been around since 2019 and 99 per cent of practices across England now work as part of one.
With increased demand and a shortage of clinical staff, practices find they can provide greater, more personalised care for patients when they can work together on certain services or issues.
Take a look at this short animation from NHS England which explains how they work.
Our History
We are Central Barking & Dagenham Primary Care Network (PCN), a collaboration of 3 forward thinking GP practices serving a population of 30,000 patients from the Barking & Dagenham Area. Our practices include Tulasi Medical Centre, Becontree Medical Centre and Marks Gate Health Centre.
We formed in 2019, when Primary Care Networks were first introduced in the NHS Long Term Plan. The population in Barking and Dagenham is ever increasing with people living longer, and as the complexity of care has increased, the services provided by GP’s have had to transform to account for this.
We’re small enough to deliver the personal care our patients value, yet large enough to make a significant impact through collaboration between our practices and other essential services.
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive, patient-centred care that enhances the health and well-being of our community through collaborative, accessible and high-quality medical services.
Our Vision and Values
Our vision: Create a unified approach in supporting and developing general practice, serving our local communities with trust and collaborative relationships. We aim to deliver population-based healthcare that provides local services for local people, ensuring everyone can start well, live well and age well.
We will achieve this vision by exhibiting our values of:
Patient-Centred Care: We prioritise the needs, preferences, and well-being of our patients in every decision and action
Compassion: We provide care with empathy, understanding and respect for every individual.
Collaboration: We foster teamwork among healthcare professionals, patients, and the community to achieve the best health outcomes.
Innovation: We embrace new technologies and approaches to enhance patient care.
Quality: We are committed to the highest standards of medical excellence and continuous improvement.
Our Team
Deeksha Kashyap – Clinical Director
Central Barking & Dagenham PCN
Ravali Goriparthi – GP Partner
Tulasi Medical Centre
Fareed Saleem – GP Partner
Becontree Medical Centre
David Cole – Operational Lead
Central Barking & Dagenham PCN
Naim Uz-Zaman – Digital & Transformation Lead
Central Barking & Dagenham PCN
Policies
Privacy Notice
Central Barking & Dagenham PCN is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information, and your rights in relation to the personal data we hold.
Who We Are
Central Barking & Dagenham PCN is a Primary Care Network providing healthcare services to our community. For any questions regarding this notice, please contact the operational lead via david.cole3@nhs.net.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
- Personal identification information (e.g., name, date of birth, NHS number)
- Contact information (e.g., address, email, phone number)
- Medical records and health information
- Appointment and attendance records
- Feedback and survey responses
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Provide you with healthcare services
- Manage your healthcare records
- Communicate with you regarding appointments and services
- Improve our services through feedback and surveys
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data.
- Contract: To fulfil our contractual obligations to you as a patient.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Vital Interests: To protect your vital interests or those of another person.
- Public Task: To perform a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
- Healthcare providers involved in your care
- NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Third-party service providers who support our operations
- Law enforcement or other authorities if required by law
Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, or damage.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances
- Object to processing or request restriction of processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or your personal data, please contact us via david.cole3@nhs.net