LPC Federate vs PCDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LPC Federate
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The key mission behind LPC is to simplify networking interactions between doctors and GP Surgeries. LPC is a robust organisation that has evolved over many years of understanding the core needs of Blackburn and Darwen’s GP Surgery management by the people who have worked on the front line of the NHS GP Surgery structure. It has matured with the advent of contemporary technologies. FEDERATE is Local Primary Care's (LPC) bespoke technology platform to bring together all GP Surgeries and healthcare staff within Blackburn with Darwen. The iOS app has many unique features that provides a range of benefits for both staff in primary care and the GP Surgeries. FEDERATE aims to provide the best opportunities for its own local healthcare staff and create a sustainable future for Primary Care in Blackburn and Darwen. In today’s digital-age, it is imperative for medical professionals and clinical practices to embrace technology for patients as well as themselves. LPC recognizes this need and the FEDERATE platform has many unique features to enable effortless resourcing, operations, notifications and financial management for its users. GP Surgery Administrators working at various GP Surgery’s under LPC can register and access all features and capabilities of the platform. With FEDERATE, GP Administrators, can manage their Surgery’s profiles, obtain holistic views of staff and operations, easily manage accounting, enable processing of contracts and agreements and much more. Unique to Blackburn and Darwen’s LPC, The Quality and Outcomes Enhanced Services Transformation (QOEST) scheme is designed to support Primary Care to transform into a sustainable, high quality provider that delivers better outcomes and improved access for patients and manages more people outside of a traditional hospital setting. The LPC FEDERATE platform provides GP Surgery’s with a snapshot view of areas of to focus on maximum QOEST benefit. Various healthcare staff working in primary care, including Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants and Administration staff Staff working with LPC can register and access all features and capabilities of LPC FEDERATE. With FEDERATE, users can manage their professional profiles, view and apply for jobs within Blackburn and Darwen, manage their invoicing, view and apply for trainings, benefit from a bespoke library of resources and much more. This user friendly platform is accessible on iOS and a simplified dashboard allows users to access all these benefits. The key mission behind LPC is to simplify networking interactions between doctors and GP Surgeries within Blackburn and Darwen. Since being established in 2014, all 22 General Practices currently within Blackburn with Darwen are members on this platform, and their users as well as others working in Blackburn and Darwen can benefit from the Federate platform. Local Primary Care works on behalf of the practices within Blackburn and Darwen to provide excellent services by supporting member practices, efficient resource management, schedule trainings, managing finances and helping our patients. Thank you and welcome to LPC’s Federate. Powered by HanaDoc and developed by 2SN Healthcare LTD.
PCDS
This app offers educational resources and diagnostic tools for healthcare professionals managing dermatological issues. It aims to enhance knowledge and skills in skin condition diagnosis and treatment for primary care settings.
- Dermatology education resources
- Skin diagnostic tools
- Guidance on skin condition management
- Resources for primary care settings
- Networking opportunities
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The PCDS (Primary Care Dermatology Society) provides dermatology education for all healthcare professionals. The PCDS App houses our key educational resources and skin tools. We are a professional organisation dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals who deal with dermatological issues in primary care settings. The PCDS offers resources, education, and networking opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of primary care practitioners in the field of dermatology. We provide guidance on the diagnosis and management of skin conditions commonly encountered in primary care, aiming to improve patient care and outcomes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LPC Federate at every 2 months against PCDS's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LPC Federate ships an update every 2 months, PCDS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LPC Federate | PCDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 2SN Healthcare Ltd | Primary Care Dermatology Society |
In-app purchases
LPC Federate
No in-app purchases
PCDS
No in-app purchases









