While no single measure can eliminate all risk, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their constituent practices can take a proactive, layered approach to reduce vulnerability, enhance preparedness, and protect staff, patients and premises.
Key principles
Before diving into specifics, these overarching principles should guide actions:
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Proportionate and risk-based — the security posture should reflect the assessed threat level, the local environment, and the size/footfall of premises.
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Integration with multi-agency planning — health settings do not act in isolation. Coordination with local authorities, emergency services, NHS resilience, counter-terrorism policing, and Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) is essential.
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“Prepare, Protect, Prevent, Respond” mindset — aligning with CONTEST (UK’s counter-terrorism strategy) and NHS emergency planning culture.
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Routine embedding — security and resilience should not be “bolt-ons,” but integrated into everyday operations (training, governance, incident policies).
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After-action learning and continuous improvement — conduct drills, debrief, update protocols, share lessons.
Reach out
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