Report highlights opportunities for improving First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) services
GIRFT review of First Contact Physiotherapist services, with opportunities for improvement.
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Network Contract DES 2026/27 published
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.
PCNs to be contractually required to risk-stratify patients for continuity of care
From 1 April PCNs must identify patients to prioritise for continuity of care.
PCN collaborative arrangements for the COVID-19 vaccination service
PCNs can agree for opted-in practices to vaccinate other PCN practices' patients against COVID-19.
What does the Government’s plan for neighbourhood health mean for GP practices?
What the Government's neighbourhood health framework means for practices.
Hospital trusts to get delegated commissioning responsibilities for GP contracts
Hospital trusts are set to receive delegated commissioning responsibilities for GP contracts.
Neighbourhood health framework and guidance for population health delivery models published
The Neighbourhood Health Framework sets out how ICBs and partners should create neighbourhood health services.
RCGP comment on neighbourhood health framework
The RCGP comments on the long-awaited neighbourhood health framework and general practice's central role.
GPs must take neighbourhood leadership role now – not wait for contracts, BMA advises
The BMA advises GP leaders to set out written neighbourhood proposals now rather than waiting for contracts.