GP contract to mandate same-day access for ‘clinically urgent’ patients

The 2026/27 contract requires practices to see "clinically urgent" patients the same day.

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GP contract to mandate same-day access for ‘clinically urgent’ patients

Published 28 February 2026 · Contracts & funding

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In brief The 2026/27 contract requires practices to see "clinically urgent" patients the same day.

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In this digest · GP Press Digest – week to 28 February 2026
  1. What does the 2026/27 contract mean for GP practices?
  2. Government details £485m uplift as part of imposed GP contract
  3. GP contract to mandate same-day access for 'clinically urgent' patients
  4. BMA rejects GP contract unilaterally imposed by Government