Extended Access
Extended-Access GP Workforce
GPs for your enhanced access sessions.
Who staffs extended-access sessions for PCNs?
BCS supplies GPs and pharmacists for evening and weekend enhanced-access sessions, remotely or in person.
Reviewed October 2026 by the BCS clinical services team.
What is this service?
Extended-Access GP Workforce from Bespoke Clinical Services: gPs for your enhanced access sessions. Every arrangement is built around your organisation — truly bespoke, never off-the-shelf.
What can BCS support?
- Evening GP sessions
- Weekend GP sessions
- Remote consultations
- Rota cover
How can it be delivered?
- Evening sessions
- Weekend clinics
- Seasonal blocks
- Flexible sessions that scale with you
Who makes clinical decisions?
Pharmacists and technicians complete tasks within their competence and agreed scope. Medical decisions, complex cases and prescription authorisation sit with the GP. All clinicians follow your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.
How clinical governance works →How does delivery start?
We agree the workload, scope, system access, escalation routes and reporting with you, complete clinician checks and induction, then start delivery. Progress is reviewed with you regularly.
Ways to commission →Why choose BCS?
BCS is a truly bespoke clinical services partner. We support 50+ PCNs and 300+ GP practices with 150+ clinical pharmacists, delivered from two hubs in Halifax and London. Every clinician is backed by our management layer, structured training, clinical supervision and quality assurance, and activity is reported clearly through the BCS Impact Dashboard.
How is it funded?
Can be funded through a mix of routes — eligible ARRS roles where requirements are met, plus PCN, practice or commissioned budgets for the remaining elements.
Read our funding and ARRS guide →Common questions
Who staffs extended-access sessions for PCNs?
BCS supplies GPs and pharmacists for evening and weekend enhanced-access sessions, remotely or in person.
Who is Extended-Access GP Workforce for?
It's designed for gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations. Every arrangement is tailored to your organisation.
Can extended-access gp workforce be delivered remotely?
Yes. It can be delivered remotely, on-site, or a mix of both, from our hubs in Halifax and London.
Is extended-access gp workforce ARRS funded?
Can be funded through a mix of routes — eligible ARRS roles where requirements are met, plus PCN, practice or commissioned budgets for the remaining elements.
Who makes clinical decisions in extended-access gp workforce?
Pharmacists and technicians complete tasks within their competence and agreed scope. Medical decisions, complex cases and prescription authorisation sit with the GP. All clinicians follow your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.
How does extended-access gp workforce start?
We agree the workload, scope, system access, escalation routes and reporting with you, complete clinician checks and induction, then start delivery. Progress is reviewed with you regularly.
Do I need a full-time contract?
No. You can start with part-time sessions and scale up as needed.
Request Extended-Access GP Workforce
Tell us a little about your organisation and we'll come back within one working day with a bespoke proposal.