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ICBs told to give GPs extra training on postnatal checks
NHS England has asked ICBs to give GPs extra training on postnatal checks, covering physical recovery and mental health.
GP webinar to be held on 15 January
National GP webinar, 15 January 2026: peer ambassadors, Pharmacy First referrals and vaccinations.
Calls to end GP-issued fit notes after 40,000 per day issued in 2025
A think tank says GPs issued about 40,000 fit notes a working day in 2025 and wants the role moved away from general practice.
GPC England update, December 2025
Christmas and New Year arrangements; transferring calls to 111
Peer ambassadors: supporting general practice transformation
Over 100 peer ambassadors are available to help practices implement modern general practice.
General Practice annual eDEC and online consultation compliance
Thanks for eDEC returns; ICBs will chase manual returns, and online consultation compliance is being monitored.
New GP contract consultation process
The Government is widening GP contract consultation beyond GPC England to the RCGP, NAPC, Healthwatch, National Voices and NHS Confederation.
Cloud-based telephony data published
Cloud-based telephony data is now published for each GP practice, covering call volumes and outcomes.