About Us

Last Updated: Thursday, 27 November 2025

What is Southport and Formby Primary Care Network?

Southport and Formby Primary Care Network are a group of 14 GP Practices. We work together to support around 128,000 patients within our local area. You can find out more about Primary Care Networks below. A list of the GP practices is found here.

Which practices make up the Southport and Formby Primary Care Network?

There are 14 practices which are listed on the our practices page.

What is a Primary Care Network (PCN)?

A Primary Care Network is a group of general practices working together with a range of other local providers. This includes:

·         primary care

·         community services

·         social care

·         voluntary sector

 

What are Primary Care Networks designed to do?

Primary Care Networks are designed to provide:

  • Proactive care
  • Coordinated care
  • Services that meet the needs of the local populations

Patients should be supported to make informed decisions about their health and care. They should be connected to a wide range of statutory and voluntary services when needed. This is to make sure patients can access the right care, at the right time. 

Networks should also have a greater focus on population health and addressing health inequalities. This is achieved by using data and resources to help plan and deliver relevant services.

Who are the Southport and Formby Primary Care Network Management Team?

  • Dr Rob Caudwell - Southport and Formby Primary Care Network Clinical Director
  • Clare Touhey - Southport and Formby Primary Care Network Manager
  • Matty Smith - Southport and Formby Primary Care Network Deputy Manager
  • Dan Gallagher – Southport and Formby Primary Care Network Operational Manager
  • Chloe Wong - Southport and Formby Primary Care Network Support Officer

Please note that the Primary Care Network team do not handle patient information and we are unable to provide assistance with medical or appointment queries. Please DO NOT send us personal information, patient information, medical queries, appointment queries, or other queries for your GP Practice, as we are unable to provide assistance in these matters. For these queries, please contact your usual GP Practice or the healthcare service provider.

Our Vision for Southport and Formby Primary Care Network

Southport and Formby Primary Care Network will act and feel like one organisation whilst respecting the primacy of individual General Practices. We will operate as an equal partner across our health and care system, proactively contributing to improving patient outcomes, and reducing the health inequalities in the population we serve.

We will be known as an excellent place to work. We will attract and nurture the best talent who will form the heart of outstanding services which meet the needs of our patients. We will be proactive in securing diverse income streams and strive to deliver our services from high quality estate. We will utilise digital infrastructure to make our systems more efficient, whilst ensuring that our services remain accessible and inclusive for patients.  

 

Our Strategic Aims

  1. Building resilience and sustainability across General Practice in Southport & Formby.
  2. Working together as a partnership to improve patient outcomes.
  3. Facilitating collaboration amongst all PCN member practices to maximise efficiencies and increase quality of care.
  4. Continuing to improve engagement with local health and care providers, and where necessary, challenging sector colleagues to create a more seamless pathway of health and care.
  5. Empowering our patients and local communities to help us shape local NHS services.
  6. Strengthening our working relationship with Voluntary, Charity and Social Enterprise Sector organisations to optimise usage of our local community resources.
  7. Continuing to provide effective signposting across all services to ensure patients are seen by the right person, at the right time.
  8. Optimising digital resources to streamline patient access to appropriate healthcare, and providing alternatives for those without digital access.