What does this PCN DES calculator estimate?

This calculator gives indicative estimates for 2026/27 PCN DES funding including ARRS, IIF, enhanced access and capacity & access planning values.

Who is this calculator for?

The calculator is designed for GP partners, practice managers, PCN Clinical Directors and teams supporting Primary Care Network financial planning.

Are the figures final?

No. Outputs are for guidance and planning support only and should be checked against current national guidance and local ICB information.

PCN DES Calculator 2026/27

ARRS calculator, IIF estimator and PCN funding tool for GP practices and Primary Care Networks

Data FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. Please check any financial information with your ICB.

PCN DES funding calculator for GP practices and Primary Care Networks

Last updated: April 2026

This free PCN calculator helps GP practices, practice managers and Primary Care Networks estimate funding for 2026/27. It works as a practical ready reckoner, PCN funding calculator, ARRS calculator and GP funding calculator in one place, bringing together indicative planning values for ARRS, IIF, enhanced access and practice-level capacity and access funding.

Use the calculator to select your PCN, review network practices, test ARRS workforce scenarios and explore funding summaries. The tool is intended for practical planning support and quick board-level discussions rather than as a substitute for formal financial advice or local ICB confirmation.

What is included

ARRS ready reckoner, enhanced access, IIF and practice-level capacity and access planning views.

Who it is for

GP partners, PCN Clinical Directors, practice managers, federation leads and analysts supporting NHS primary care planning.

How to use it

Choose your PCN, review the summary outputs, then adjust ARRS role numbers to test different workforce and funding scenarios.

Select Your PCN:

Weighted list data for Jan 2026 is not publically available - if your team has the Jan 2025 weighted list size data from your ICB and would like your weighted data updated for Jan 2026 in the calculator, please email admin@arjus.co.uk

Network Practices:

Enter Number of PCN Care Home Beds:

ARRS Ready Reckoner 26/27

ARRS spend

£0

Balance remaining

£0

Care home premium

£0.00

Select the reimbursement level for each role and enter the number of staff employed. The calculator will then update total ARRS expenditure and the remaining illustrative planning envelope automatically:

ARRS Role	AfC band	Maximum Reimbursement	Maximum Reimbursement (plus inner HCAS)	Maximum Reimbursement (plus outer HCAS)	Number Employed (Use decimal for part-time)
General Medical Practitioners	N/A	152,900	155,698	155,698
Clinical Pharmacist	7-8a	71,725	83,040	79,665
Pharmacy technician	5	46,447	55,887	53,527
Social Prescribing Link Worker	Up to 5	46,447	55,887	53,527
Health and Wellbeing Coach	Up to 5	46,447	55,887	53,527
Care Coordinator	4	38,739	46,637	45,039
Physician Assistants (also known as Physician Associates)	7	69,515	80,830	77,455
Apprentice Physician Assistants (also known as Physician Associates)	5	46,447	55,887	53,527
First Contact Physiotherapist	7-8a	71,725	83,040	79,665
Dietician	7	69,515	80,830	77,455
Podiatrists	7	69,515	80,830	77,455
Occupational Therapists	7	69,515	80,830	77,455
Student Nursing Associate	3	34,469	41,962	40,769
Nursing Associate	4	38,739	46,637	45,039
Paramedic	7	69,515	80,830	77,455
Advanced Practitioner (Clinical pharmacist, physiotherapist, dietitian, podiatrist, occupational therapist, paramedic)	8a	78,534	89,848	86,474
General Practice Assistant	4	38,739	46,637	45,039
Digital Transformation Lead	8a	78,534	89,848	86,474
Enhanced Practice Nurse	7	69,515	80,830	77,455
Healthcare Support Workers	3	34,469	41,962	40,769
New to General Practice Nurses	5	46,447	55,887	53,527
Experienced General Practice Nurses	6	57,114	68,429	65,054
Consultant Nurses Primary Care	8c	109,943	121,258	117,883
for initial (existing) MHPs funded 50:50 with Mental Health Provider:
Adult Mental Health Practitioner	4	19,370	23,319	22,519
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	5	23,224	27,943	26,763
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	6	28,557	34,214	32,527
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	7	34,758	40,415	38,728
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	8a	39,267	44,924	43,237
Additional MHPs, where funding arrangements are for agreement between PCN and mental health provider:
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	4	38,739	46,637	45,039
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	5	46,447	55,887	53,527
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	6	57,114	68,429	65,054
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	7	69,515	80,830	77,455
Adult and CYP Mental Health Practitioner	8a	78,534	89,848	86,474
				Calculated ARRS expenditure:	£
				Balance remaining:	£

Reference Document:
Network Contract DES 2026/27-PCN Requirements and Financial Entitlements
Network Contract DES 2026/27-Clinical and Support Services Guidance (Part A)
Network Contract DES 2026/27-Non-Clinical and Operational Guidance (Part B)
Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) 2026/27-Guidance and Indicator Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARRS funding?

ARRS stands for Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. This calculator lets PCNs test different ARRS staffing assumptions and see the likely effect on indicative funding and remaining planning envelope.

How is PCN funding calculated?

The tool combines published or indicative PCN DES planning values such as weighted list size-based payments, IIF, enhanced access and ARRS reimbursement assumptions to support local scenario modelling.

Can this calculator be used for all PCNs in England?

Yes. The calculator is designed as a national planning tool for Primary Care Networks in England, although outputs should still be checked against current national guidance and local ICB information.

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Frequently asked questions about the PCN DES calculator

What does this PCN calculator estimate?

It provides indicative planning estimates for 2026/27 covering ARRS, IIF, enhanced access and selected practice-level capacity and access values.

Can this be used as a final financial figure?

No. The outputs are for guidance only and should be checked against national contract documentation, local assumptions and ICB-confirmed information.

Why does the calculator mention weighted list sizes?

Weighted list sizes are commonly used in primary care funding calculations to reflect workload and population need rather than raw registered list size alone.

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