The philosophy of our company and all those who work with us, is entirely driven by our commitment to the fundamental core values of the NHS and patient care. We believe strongly in serving patients and supporting our community as an integral part of the ICB system.
We are formally audited and adhere to the principles of good, transparent financial management and governance. As a Community Interest Company, the organisation is formally “not for profit”. LLR PCL re-invests surplus revenue into the local healthcare system for the betterment of clinical services within primary care and the local community.
We expect our shareholders to mirror the principles by which the company operates : to work collaboratively across all sectors and agencies, to act in support of our projects and goals and to ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of improving patient care, the system and the healthcare economy – not individual gain.
This is the very cornerstone of what we do and we are constantly looking for ways in which we can help support our shareholding practices in providing better care for patients. As an example, we have launched a £400,000 equipment fund. Our shareholding practices are able to access this fund, renting equipment at a highly competitive rate over a pre-agreed timescale. At the end of the lease, the practice will then be able to purchase the equipment outright for a nominal sum. This means our practices no longer have the burden of taking out expensive bank loans in order to develop their services.
We strongly believe in making the most of what you have to offer. If you would like to become a provider practice but are concerned that you do not have the necessary qualifications or skills to offer a service, we are still keen to talk to you.
We are linked to the LLR Training Hub (run by Health Education England) and can support you by helping to organise training for your team. Our equipment fund can also help if you require additional kit to bring this service on line.
PCL funds and facilitates the PCL Partnership Board which is an essential forum for improving communication, conditions and care within Primary Care Networks. The 26 PCN’s in our area are represented by 9 delegates who sit on the board. By co-ordinating this forum and corralling opinion, we are able to strengthen the voice of General Practice. LLR PCL now represents a significant number of shareholding practices in our region. We can use this to strengthen the voice of General Practice within the Integrated Care Board.
LLR PCL supports and facilitates colleagues in General Practice to provide and be remunerated for non-GMS services. This allows services to be shifted closer to patients from the acute sector, provides the ICB with services and support for those General Practices that seek additional assistance (such as enhanced access or back office functions). Subsidiarity is a key principle in commission services in General Practice. This provides additional income for General Practice and a more local service for patients. As this activity is non GMS contract, it is the Practice’s choice if they wish to participate.
If you would like to work with us or if you would simply like more information about what we do, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the Contact Form on this website.
