GP Press Digest – week to 28 March 2026

BMA demands A&G 'pause' or GPs could take collective action from 30 April · PCNs to be contractually required to risk-stratify patients for continuity of care · Government to consult on GMC gaining new powers over MPTS decisions · What does the Government’s plan for neighbourhood health mean for GP practices? …

GP Press Digest

GP Press Digest – week to 28 March 2026

Published 28 March 2026 · GP Press Digest

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This week in the GP press

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  1. BMA demands A&G 'pause' or GPs could take collective action from 30 April

    Pulse Collective action & GPC, Referrals & hospital services Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    The BMA demanded a "pause" on the A&G requirement, warning of collective action from 30 April.

  2. PCNs to be contractually required to risk-stratify patients for continuity of care

    Pulse PCNs & neighbourhoods Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    From 1 April PCNs must identify patients to prioritise for continuity of care.

  3. Government to consult on GMC gaining new powers over MPTS decisions

    Pulse CQC, regulation & governance Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    The Government is consulting on giving the GMC new powers over tribunal decisions.

  4. What does the Government’s plan for neighbourhood health mean for GP practices?

    Pulse PCNs & neighbourhoods Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    What the Government's neighbourhood health framework means for practices.