NHS England confirms GP contract changes for 2026/27

Contract investment rises by £485m (3.6% cash). A new practice-level GP reimbursement scheme is funded by moving £292m from the PCN capacity and access payment, ARRS GP rules are widened, clinically urgent patients must be dealt with the same day and others answered by the end of the next core hours, plus QOF and vaccination changes.

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NHS England confirms GP contract changes for 2026/27

Published 24 February 2026 · Contracts & funding

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In brief Contract investment rises by £485m (3.6% cash). A new practice-level GP reimbursement scheme is funded by moving £292m from the PCN capacity and access payment, ARRS GP rules are widened, clinically urgent patients must be dealt with the same day and others answered by the end of the next core hours, plus QOF and vaccination changes.