NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 2 April 2026 (issue 383)

2026/27 GP contract - increases to Global Sum payments, pay uplifts and supporting contractual documents · Primary Care Networks: Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service from April 2026 · Same‑Day Access: webinar recording available · Spring COVID-19 communications resources

NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin

NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 2 April 2026 (issue 383)

Published 2 April 2026 · NHS England Primary Care Bulletin

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  1. 2026/27 GP contract – increases to Global Sum payments, pay uplifts and supporting contractual documents

    NHSE Contracts & funding

    In brief

    The 2026/27 SFE raises the global sum to £130.07 per weighted patient from 1 April, with DDRB pay uplifts.

  2. Primary Care Networks: Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service from April 2026

    NHSE PCNs & neighbourhoods, Contracts & funding Read at NHS England ↗

    In brief

    Network Contract DES specification and Part A and B guidance for 2026/27, in effect from 1 April.

  3. Same‑Day Access: webinar recording available

    NHSE Contracts & funding

    In brief

    A recording of the same-day access webinar for practices is available.

  4. Spring COVID-19 communications resources

    NHSE Vaccinations & screening

    In brief

    Spring COVID-19 bookings opened 7 April 2026, with first appointments from 13 April; communications assets available.