ARRS in 2026: From Funding Mechanism to Workforce Accountability

Primary Care clinicians in a PCN workforce planning meeting discussing ARRS roles, GP workload and multidisciplinary team structure in 2026

In 2026, ARRS is no longer about accessing funding. It is about delivering against PCN contractual expectations. The Network DES continues to place accountability on PCNs for structured medication reviews, enhanced access, preventative care and reducing GP pressure. ARRS roles sit at the centre of that delivery. The challenge we see is not recruitment alone. […]