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Primary Care Activity Report (PCAR) - Retired

The PCAR was introduced in 2016/17 to support greater assurance and oversight of NHS England’s primary care commissioning responsibilities. It replaced what had often been variable and ad hoc requests for information with a more systematic approach.

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Frequency: annual 

Background to the collection

The primary care commissioning activity report (PCAR) was introduced in 2016/17 to support greater assurance and oversight of NHS England’s primary medical care commissioning responsibilities. It replaced what had often been variable and ad hoc requests for information with a more systematic approach.

The collection focuses on key operational areas for commissioned general practice services. The key areas of interest include

  • management of contractual performance
  • procurement and expiry of contracts  
  • availability of services, including closed lists.
  • incorporation requests

Data is collected and submitted by Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) as they have delegated primary medical care commissioning responsibilities.

Guidance

Data Provision Notice

Last edited: 4 August 2026 12:41 pm