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Same day appointments in general practice for clinically urgent patients – frequently asked questions available
FAQs on the 2026/27 requirement to deal with clinically urgent requests the same day.
Practices to confirm transfer of GP reimbursement scheme funding with ICBs
Practices can ask their ICB to move GP reimbursement scheme funding between practices in the PCN.
Investigation: How ICB variation has created a LES lottery
A Pulse investigation finds wide variation in local enhanced service funding between ICBs.
2026/27 GP contract – supplementary information
Supplementary information on the 2026/27 GP contract, including the practice-level GP reimbursement scheme.
Financial incentives for GPs ‘effective’ to help reduce demand on fit notes, Government finds
A Government evaluation found financial incentives for GPs could help a scheme that reduces fit note demand.
Supplementary information on the 2026/27 GP contract
NHS England’s detailed guidance for practices and commissioners on putting the 2026/27 contract changes into practice. Updated on 1 October 2026.
Legal responsibility for primary care commissioning to pass to ICBs after NHSE abolition
ICBs will become legally responsible for primary care commissioning when NHS England is abolished.
College letter to new Health Secretary
RCGP writes to the new Health Secretary on GP access and moving care into the community.
Dedicated email address available for community pharmacy communications
The 2026/27 contract requires practices to have a dedicated email address for community pharmacy communications.