Primary Care Networks. 11.1 In managing the design and commissioning of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Services, including re-commissioning these services annually where appropriate, the ICB must plan and manage the Primary Care Networks in the Area, complying with published specifications and Mandated Guidance, including to:
11.1.1 maintain or establish identified Network Areas to support the local population in the Area;
11.1.2 review any waived PCN list size requirements wherever possible and appropriate to best support the local population in the Area;
11.1.3 ensure that each PCN has at all times an accountable Clinical Director;
11.1.4 align each PCN with an ICB that would best support delivery of services to the local population in the Area; and
11.1.5 collaborate and work with other ICBs as appropriate to agree which ICB will be the lead ICB for the PCN.
