GP Clusters
GP clusters are typically groups of between five to eight GP practices in a close geographical location. As described in the Scottish Government's publication, 'Improving Together', the purpose of clusters is to:
- encourage GPs to take part in quality improvement activity with their peers, and
- contribute to the oversight and development of their local healthcare system
There is a nominated Practice Quality Lead in each GP practice and each cluster has a Cluster Quality Lead. Cluster Quality Leads support their local GP practices and liaise with locality teams and other professional groups and organisations.
The planning of GP Cluster quality improvement initiatives is informed by evidence and on population health needs, service capacity and demand and effective interventions to improve health and reduce inequalities. ISD Scotland holds a range of data supporting Primary Care, GP Clusters and Health and Social Care Partnerships to deliver high quality, effective and efficient services to meet the changing needs of the Scottish population.
ISD has developed a Spark Page signposting what services and data is available to GPs at ISD. The Spark Page aims to support GP Clusters in their quality improvement activities and in the redesign of local health and social care services, enabling multidisciplinary teams to deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The Spark Page provides information on our various products and services.
LIST teams work within local communities and GP Cluster areas, therefore please also visit the LIST team's web page for more information on how LIST can support GPs with their data needs.