GP Press Digest – week to 17 January 2026

ICBs told to give GPs extra training on postnatal checks · LMCs consider declaring no confidence in GPC leadership over lack of dispute escalation · NHS ‘heavily dependent’ on private ADHD providers - with a 252% increase in spending …

GP Press Digest

GP Press Digest – week to 17 January 2026

Published 17 January 2026 · GP Press Digest

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This week in the GP press

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  1. ICBs told to give GPs extra training on postnatal checks

    Pulse Contracts & funding Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    NHS England has asked ICBs to give GPs extra training on postnatal checks, covering physical recovery and mental health.

  2. LMCs consider declaring no confidence in GPC leadership over lack of dispute escalation

    Pulse Collective action & GPC Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    Some LMCs considered a vote of no confidence in GPC England's leadership over the lack of dispute escalation.

  3. NHS ‘heavily dependent’ on private ADHD providers – with a 252% increase in spending

    Pulse Referrals & hospital services Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    A report finds NHS spending on private ADHD providers has risen by 252%, pushing ICBs over budget.