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‘Government must learn from mistakes of the past,’ RCGP responds to GP investment figures
The RCGP warns the Government to learn from the past as general practice's share of NHS spending hits a low.
NHS England letter on next steps on NHS planning and priorities for 2026/27
Sir James Mackey's letter on NHS planning and priorities for 2026/27.
Network Contract DES 2026/27 published
2026/27 GP contract: Global Sum rises to £130.07 and SFE published
Lack of guidance sparks GP confusion around contract changes implementation
GPs report confusion over the imposed contract changes because NHS England guidance was not ready.
Same‑Day Access: webinar recording available
A recording of the same-day access webinar for practices is available.
Primary Care Networks: Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service from April 2026
Network Contract DES specification and Part A and B guidance for 2026/27, in effect from 1 April.
2026/27 GP contract – increases to Global Sum payments, pay uplifts and supporting contractual documents
The 2026/27 SFE raises the global sum to £130.07 per weighted patient from 1 April, with DDRB pay uplifts.
GP practice level reimbursement scheme
The new practice-level GP reimbursement scheme for 2026/27 is still being developed and won't be in the SFE from 1 April.