RCGP responds to GP contract announcement
The RCGP responds to the Government's announcement of the 2026/27 GP contract.
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Government details £485m uplift as part of imposed GP contract
The Government set out a £485m uplift in the imposed 2026/27 contract, including a new GP reimbursement scheme.
Global sum ‘barely covers’ staffing costs for GP practices, BMA data reveals
BMA analysis suggests the Global Sum barely covers staffing costs for the average practice.
GP practice online access campaign and resources
National campaign until March 2026 promoting GP online forms to reduce the 8am rush.
Online access marketing campaign launches amid warning GPs see ‘25% fewer patients’
A national campaign promotes online GP access, as GPs warn the requirements mean fewer face-to-face patients.
GP Connect: check your settings for contract compliance (SystmOne)
GP Connect – practice actions to ensure contract compliance
GP Connect compliance: supplier data shows gaps; TPP SystmOne practices should check their Structured Record Access settings.
QOF could be replaced with annual reviews, BMA GP leaders propose
GPC England's contract proposals include replacing QOF with annual reviews.
GP webinar on seasonal vaccination contract changes – 27 January
GP webinar on seasonal vaccination contract changes, 27 January 2026.
Employment scheme aiming to reduce GP fit notes being rolled out nationally
A DWP employment support scheme intended to reduce demand for GP fit notes is being rolled out nationally.