What is a Primary Care Network?
Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
Primary Care Networks have been given funding to provide additional roles to create bespoke multi-disciplinary teams within their individual network.
PCN’s assess the needs of their local population and, working with local community services, make support available to people where it is most needed.
Who we are
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) were established in July 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the quality and accessibility of care by encouraging collaboration among various healthcare services and community organisations. Our PCN, one of 13 PCNs in Somerset, is made up of five GP Practices; Vine Surgery (Street), Glastonbury Health Centre, Glastonbury Surgery, Wells City Practice and Wells Health Centre. Find out more about our purpose, values and vision.
How to access our services
We accept referrals from various sources to ensure our services can be accessed by all. You may be referred to us by your GP practice, or from other organisations such as the local council or community groups. Additionally, you can contact us directly about any health and wellbeing concerns that you have, to see how we are able to help.
What we do
Our aim is to create an integrated and sustainable healthcare environment that prioritises a personalised care approach for the people of West Mendip.
Those registered at any of the GP Practices within our Primary Care Network (PCN) have access to our full range of services, offered across the entire network. Residents can still access GP appointments through their GP Practice.
To book a GP appointment, please contact the GP practice you are registered with. In addition to this, we can provide guidance and support on a wide range of health and social care topics, from preventive measures to managing chronic conditions.
We may also refer our service users to non-clinical services in the community, addressing social, emotional, and practical needs to improve overall health and wellbeing.
Meet Our Team
Leadership Team
Dr Kate Rush
Clinical Director
GP Partner, Wells Health Centre
Vacant Role
PCN Operations Manager
Glastonbury Health Centre
Georgina Ball
Managing Partner
Glastonbury Health Centre and PCN Board Member
Dr Steve Edgar
GP Partner
Glastonbury Health Centre and PCN Board Member
Glastonbury Surgery
Dr Richard Hughes
GP Partner
Glastonbury Surgery and PCN Board Member
Adam Hann
Practice Manager
Glastonbury Surgery and PCN Board Member
Wells City Practice
Nicky Billington
Business Manager
Wells City Practice and PCN Board Member
Dr Mike Pearce
GP Partner
Wells City Practice and PCN Board Member
Karen Polly
Managing Partner
Wells City Practice and PCN Board Member
Vine Surgery Partnership
Sharon Morgan
Managing Partner
Vine Surgery Partnership Partnership and PCN Board Member
Dr Robert Vriend
GP Partner
Vine Surgery Partnership Partnership and PCN Board Member