New report ‘lays bare’ challenges facing general practice
The RCGP says a Health Foundation report on GP funding in England lays bare the pressures on practices.
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Only a minority of GP partners earn £250k-plus, despite headline figures
Only a minority of GP partners earn £250k or more, despite headline figures.
ICB boundaries to be redrawn by 2029
ICB boundaries will be redrawn to match strategic authority borders by 2029.
ICBs can’t decide what counts as essential services: OB005 and weight loss medication
Post-exposure rabies vaccination isn’t a GP contractual requirement
New GMS, PMS and APMS standard contracts and variations published
One in three GP practices reduce face-to-face appointments due to online access changes
A Pulse survey found one in three practices cut face-to-face appointments because of online access changes.
QOF obesity indicators OB004 and OB005: NHS England FAQs
NHS England's FAQs on implementing the 2026/27 QOF weight management indicators.
Register your practice with Learning from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE)
The new GP contract requires every practice to register with the national LFPSE system. A step-by-step guide is attached.
GP leaders divided over ICB’s decision to distribute £2m using avoidable mortality formula
One ICB's decision to share £2m between practices on avoidable mortality alone has divided GP leaders.