Understanding your local NHS: How it all fits together and understanding the acronyms

At Chiswick Medical Practice, we want to help you understand how healthcare services are organised in our area and what they mean for you.

Who’s who in local NHS care

Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Primary Care Network (PCN)

The Bigger Picture: Hounslow’s Care System

How it all connects

Here’s a simple picture showing how everything fits together to support you, the patient or resident as you are sometimes referred to by health and care providers:

Want to learn more?

Watch this short video from The King’s Fund explaining how the NHS works together:

👉 How does the NHS in England work?

How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

Warning advice: We are here to help!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Chiswick Medical Practice

nhsnwl.patientexperience.cmp@nhs.net

We are here to help!