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About the central ICA
The central integrated care area (ICA) covers a population of approximately 244,680 and is located in the centre of Cornwall. There are 6 primary care networks (PCNs) within the central ICA and these are listed below with the GP practices that are included within them.
The 4 top priorities for the central ICA are:
- estates
- workforce
- ill health prevention
- mental health
The central ICA shared vision is that we all work together for the benefit of everyone.
Primary care networks in the central ICA
Arbennek Health
This PCN has approximately 31,976 patients from the 4 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
3 of these surgeries also have branch surgeries in:
- Bugle
- the Merlin Multiple Sclerosis Centre
- St Dennis
- St Mawes
- Summercourt
- Tregony
The clinical director for this PCN is Dr Rawlins Murthy.
Coastal
This PCN has approximately 28,982 patients from the 4 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
2 of these surgeries also have branch surgeries in Devoran and Mount Hawke.
The clinical director for this PCN is Dr Kate Embling.
Falmouth and Penryn
This PCN has approximately 48,749 patients from the 4 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
- Falmouth Health Centre
- Penryn Surgery
- Trescobeas Surgery
- Westover Surgery
3 of these surgeries also have branch surgeries in:
- Flushing
- Mawnan Smith
- Mylor Bridge
- Stithians
- Woodlane Surgery
The clinical directors for this PCN are Dr Mark Morris and Dr Isabel Boyd.
St Austell Healthcare
This PCN has approximately 37,069 patients from the 2 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
- Mevagissey Surgery
- St Austell Healthcare Group
1 of these surgeries also has branch surgeries in:
- Carlyon Road Health Hub
- Foxhole
- Park Medical Centre
The clinical director for this PCN is Dr Stewart Smith.
Truro
This PCN has approximately 37,371 patients from the 2 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
1 of these surgeries has a branch at Threemilestone.
Dr Andy May is the clinical director for this PCN.
Watergate
This PCN has approximately 49,533 patients from the 3 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
1 of these surgeries also has branch surgeries in:
- Medical Centre, Boyd Road
- St Columb Major
- St Merryn
The clinical director for this PCN is Dr Dominic Brown.
Hospitals in the central ICA
Page last reviewed: 19 April, 2023