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About the north and east ICA
The north and east integrated care area (ICA) covers a population of approximately 196,441 and is located in the north and east of Cornwall.
The north and east ICA is the place-based geography that consists of:
- adult social care
- adult community services (including mental health)
- primary care networks (PCNs)
- public health
- voluntary sector
Working together for the benefit of the population of north and east Cornwall will be vital to make the best use of resources.
Primary care networks in the north and east ICA
There are 5 PCNs within the north and east ICA and these are listed below with the GP practices that are included within them.
Coast and country
This PCN has approximately 16,751 Cornish patients from the 2 Cornish practices within the PCN:
This PCN also has GP practices in Devon:
- Black House Surgery
- Bradworthy Surgery
- Holsworthy Medical Centre
The clinical directors for this PCN are Dr Mark Eggleton and Dr Harpeet Jones-Pahdi.
East Cornwall
This PCN has approximately 72,077 patients from the 7 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
- Oak Tree Surgery, Liskeard
- Old Bridge Surgery, Looe
- Port View Surgery, Saltash
- Quay Lane Surgery, St Germans
- The Rame Group Practice
- Rosedean House Surgery, Liskeard
- Saltash Health Centre
The clinical director for east Cornwall PCN is Dr Penny Atkinson.
Launceston and Tamar Valley
This PCN has approximately 36,926 patients from the 2 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
The clinical directors for this PCN are Dr Amit Dhulkotia and Dr Jennifer Early.
North Cornwall Coast
This PCN has approximately 21,423 patients from the 3 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
The clinical director for this PCN is Dr Beth McCarron.
Three Harbours and Bosvena
This PCN has approximately 43,495 patients from the 4 GP practices within the PCN and covers the populations of:
The clinical directors for this PCN are Dr Dale Staff and Dr Richard Cockshott.
Areas not involved with a PCN
There is 1 GP practice not yet involved with a PCN:
Hospitals in the north and east ICA
The area is rural with significant distances for people to travel to the main hospitals in Truro, Plymouth and Barnstable. The geography also provides challenges in accessing outpatient services, x-ray and travel times for urgent out of hours and emergency services.
Page last reviewed: 19 April, 2023