PCN Services

• Clinical Pharmacists

          There is a Clinical Pharmacist based in every practice in the Rural Alliance PCN. Clinical Pharmacists play a critical role in patient care through medication management, conducting medication reviews, providing advice on medication usage, and supporting chronic disease management.

• First Contact Physiotherapists

          The Rural Alliance have first contact physiotherapists available in all our locations. First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are experienced clinicians in GP surgeries who act as the first point of contact for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, such as back, neck, or joint pain. They independently assess, diagnose, and create management plans, allowing for faster access to care.

• Social Prescribing Link Workers         

Social Prescribing Link Workers:

• Give people time to discuss "What matters to me?"
• Work with individuals to co-produce a personalised care and support plan.
• Help people identify appropriate community activities, groups, services and sources of support.
• Support people to take greater control of their health and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with local partners to help existing community groups remain accessible and sustainable.

Who can benefit?

Social prescribing is an all-age, whole-population approach, but the information highlights that it can be particularly helpful for people who:

• Have one or more long-term conditions.
• Need support with low-level mental health issues.
• Are lonely or socially isolated.
• Have complex social needs that affect their wellbeing.

Our Dementia Nurses, Stephanie Brown-Stewart and Rachel Harris, offer memory assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care for patients experiencing memory difficulties. They provide compassionate support to individuals and their families throughout each stage of the condition, working alongside other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.

Keli Fox is the Wellbeing Coordinator for the Rural Alliance. She covers Tarporley, Bunbury, Malpas, Tattenhall, Farndon and Kelsall.

Keli will help you discuss any problems you may be facing and explore what is important to you. She will help you find local activities and services and help you to access them.

 The Rural Alliance provides a structured weight‑loss programme for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for Mounjaro treatment. If you are suitable for the programme, our team will contact you directly.

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) - NHS Cheshire and Merseyside

If you think that you are eligible and haven't been contacted, please email us at

cmicb-cheshire.theruralalliancepcnadmin@nhs.net  with your name, date of birth and the GP practice that you are registered at.

The Rural Alliance Ageing Well Service

The Ageing Well service is an additional resource provided by the Rural Alliance PCN.

As a PCN we are taking a more proactive role in helping to support patients in ageing well and living safely at home.

If you are identified as someone who may benefit from input from our new service, we have Social Prescribers, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Co-ordinators and other team members who can help support you in ageing well.

The Ageing Well team have regular support from GPs as well as frequent Multi Disciplinary meetings to ensure all clinical needs are met.

What to expect

If you are identified as someone who may benefit, a member of the care coordinator team will call you to ask you a few questions before proceeding with your referral.

If you wish to engage with the service, a referral will be sent to a member of the ageing well team, who will contact you to arrange a time to visit you at home.

Our Advanced Nurse Practitioner will visit you to conduct a holistic needs assessment. The aim of a holistic needs assessment is to provide a personalised, all-encompassing care plan that addresses all factors influencing a persons health and well being, ensuring that care is tailored to your unique needs.

After the initial visit, the Ageing Well team will assess your goals and needs. If necessary, referrals will be made to other services to address any specific requirements.