Part of Digital pathways tools guidance 2025/26
Who does what
The NHS England digital primary care team will set direction. Regions will support integrated care boards (ICBs), ensuring all practices have:
- the digital tools and capabilities to support transition to the modern general practice model (MGP) to help improve access
- access to locally developed support offers so practices can use the tools effectively
ICBs will work collaboratively with the primary care networks (PCNs)/practices to:
- ensure all practices have the digital tools they need
- the tools are all aligned to the ICB digital strategies
- provide assurance of PCN/practice collaboration for ICB wide buys
- engage with NHS England's national commercial and procurement hub to support the buying process
The NHS England national commercial and procurement hub will continue providing enhanced advice and support to ensure products selected:
- are appropriate
- meet the required capabilities
- are chosen collaboratively and on correct contract terms
- contracts can move to new frameworks as they become available
Practices/PCNs should continue to link with their ICB digital and primary care leads to ensure their requirements are discussed.
Last edited: 31 July 2025 10:09 am