Delivering Integrated Care Across the Coast
Filey and Scarborough Healthier Communities Network (FSHCN) is a Primary Care Network (PCN) comprising four GP practices, working together to provide joined-up, person-centred healthcare for approximately 41,000 people across the Scarborough and Filey area.
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What is a Primary Care Network?
Primary Care Networks are a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan. Each network typically serves populations of 30,000–50,000 people and brings together a range of services to work collaboratively—GPs, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, social prescribers, and more—based on the specific needs of the local population.
- Improves coordination of care
- Keeps healthcare focused within communities
- Supports people to live healthier, more independent lives
Our Core Services and Roles
🏃 First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP)
FCPs assess and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions without the need to see a GP first. They help patients quickly access treatment and reduce onward referrals.
They can help with:
- Sports injuries, sprains, arthritis, spinal issues
- Joint pain, nerve symptoms, injections
They do not treat:
- Post-op physio
- Children under 16 or housebound patients
💊 Clinical Pharmacists
Our Clinical Pharmacists are medicine experts supporting patients through:
- Medication reviews for those in care homes or with complex needs
- Prescription management
- Patient consultations for medicine queries
🧠 First Contact Mental Health Practitioners
In partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, our team supports patients with:
- Initial mental health assessments
- Brief psychological interventions
- Liaising with community services for ongoing care
🤝 Care Co-ordinators
Care Co-ordinators help patients:
- Navigate care and support options
- Create personalised care plans
- Access services through joined-up communication with Social Prescribers and GP practices
🌱 Social Prescribers
Social Prescribers support wellbeing by addressing non-medical needs:
- Loneliness, housing issues, unemployment, and more
- Connecting people with local support, groups, and services
🚑 First Contact Paramedics
Our paramedics provide expert clinical support in General Practice, managing acute cases and conducting urgent home visits.
Get in Touch
To book an appointment with any of the above services, please contact your registered GP practice directly.