GP Press Digest – week to 23 May 2026

All A&G requests must come from named GPs, says NHS England · Financial incentives for GPs 'effective' to help reduce demand on fit notes, Government finds · What will the Health Bill mean for general practice? …

GP Press Digest

GP Press Digest – week to 23 May 2026

Published 23 May 2026 · GP Press Digest

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This week in the GP press

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  1. All A&G requests must come from named GPs, says NHS England

    Pulse Referrals & hospital services Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    NHS England says all Advice & Guidance requests must come from named GPs.

  2. Financial incentives for GPs 'effective' to help reduce demand on fit notes, Government finds

    Pulse Contracts & funding Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    A Government evaluation found financial incentives for GPs could help a scheme that reduces fit note demand.

  3. What will the Health Bill mean for general practice?

    Pulse IT, data & cyber security, PCNs & neighbourhoods Read at Pulse ↗

    In brief

    Pulse's Q&A on what the Health Bill means for general practice.