Primary care and public health community
Here's where you can come to keep up to date with the fast-moving world of primary care and public health.
Since 1999 there’s been a whirlwind of dramatic change in all parts of the community. And with political devolution have come big differences among the four countries in terms of primary care structures, commissioning arrangements, role development and interagency working.
We're constantly adding new information, bringing together everything you need to improve your practice and advance your career – with practical advice, professional development, specialist publications and all the latest news.
Let’s hear from you!
Lynn Young, Primary Health Care Adviser
primarycare@rcn.org.uk
Consultation on the future of tobacco control
The Government is currently holding a consultation on the future of tobacco control. Please show your support by sending an e-postcard to the Department of Health. This consultation could make a real difference to the industry's capacity to attract the new young smokers they need to continue making a profit.
Please visit Smokefree Action for further details.
Latest News
- RCN launches on line questionnaire on opioid induced constipation
- Chief Medical Officer Launches Public Health Awards
- Welcome to Primary care and public health
- Framework launched to streamline NHS continuing care (27 June)
- More GP services for north west England (26 June)
- Scots plan move to register with two GPs (17 June)
- LIFT scheme reaches new heights (25 June)
- HPV vaccine set to reduce cervical cancer by 70% (24 June)
- Government takes ‘snapshot’ of England’s health (22 June)
- NHS website to boost patient choice (20 June)

