The emergency changes to GMS contract regulations published last week, requires practices to be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, as it is expected that this bank holiday period will coincide with a peak in activity in many parts of the country. It is disappointing that, with just a week to go, funding arrangements have not yet been made for this in England, although NHSE/I have committed that practices will not suffer financial detriment as a result of opening each day. I have been clear that is necessary to support practices properly. We will provide more information as soon as possible.