What is this resource?
This is a briefing paper designed to give an overview of clinical networks, and to highlight their importance in relation to workforce planning.
What is in this resource?
The briefing includes a definition of what clinical networks are, including some examples. It also outlines how and why they were set up and how they work.
Clinical networks are groups of linked health professionals and organisations (from primary, secondary and tertiary care) working together free from professional and organisational boundaries to provide high quality, clinically effective services.
Who is this useful for?
The briefing is geared towards workforce planners at SHAs, trusts and PCTs, but is also useful reading for anyone working through the Six Steps e-learning programme.
How will this help me and my organisation?
This briefing should improve your understanding of clinical networks and how they relate to the wider workforce, particularly within the ‘care group’ approach.
How do I use this resource?
Read this briefing in conjunction with the Workforce Planning Step Guide or refer to the briefing while working through the Six Steps e-learning programme.
Latest news on this resource
This briefing provides supporting information to Skills for Health - Workforce Projects Team's Six Steps e-learning programme which was launched in July 2006.
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Clinical Networks Briefing
