The NAPC (National Association of Primary Care) leads change and innovation, supporting colleagues from across the NHS.
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Through our extensive network of highly experienced professionals, the NAPC has a wealth of expertise covering care model redesign, system transformation, health technology, strategy, finance, analytics, facilitation, leadership development and clinical expertise across health and care. We work with health and care organisations in the UK to lead change in primary and integrated care.
Local leaders have told us they need support to lead with clarity, courage, and collaboration in complex, evolving systems. NAPC’s Leadership Development Programme is designed to equip senior system and organisational leaders with the insight, confidence, and tools to lead this transformation—sustainably and successfully. As Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) become the cornerstone of modern, community-centred healthcare, the need for visionary, adaptive leadership has never been greater.
NAPC plays a pivotal role in supporting the Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW) programme by providing strategic leadership, practical implementation support, and a platform for national collaboration. NAPC works closely with local systems to embed the CHWW model effectively locally, ensuring alignment with wider health and care priorities. Through training, resources, and ongoing networking, NAPC equips CHWWs with the tools they need to build trust, reduce inequalities, and activate communities from within. By capturing and sharing insights from across the country, NAPC is also helping to shape national policy and scale the programme sustainably.
Barry, an 80‑year‑old man living alone, first met CHWWs Sam and Amy from the Bodmin Way project through a simple doorstep conversation.
NAPC has partnered with ICBs, PCNs and GP practices across England to accelerate digital transformation at scale within Primary Care
The combined results of the three process evaluation case studies are presented, detailing factors that acted as facilitators and barriers to the CHWW programmes.
This paper looks at how providers need to adjust to work effectively with neighbourhood health models.
A year into his role as NAPC Clinical Chair, Andy Brooks reflects on what he has learned about neighbourhood health, from putting populations before structures to recognising relationships as a vital part of the infrastructure needed to deliver lasting change.
Dr David Colin-Thomé explores how SNP and MNP contracts could enable locally led neighbourhood health, stronger partnerships and greater provider autonomy.
NAPC explores the future of neighbourhood health, what members think of new SNP and MNP contracts, and the risks and opportunities for primary care
How Debra Peter, CHWW, held together five strands of support so a digitally excluded resident never faced her benefits crisis alone.
