News
BMA calls to stop replacing GPs with PAs
As reported by GP Online, ahead of the general election, the BMA calls for a new GP contract, better practice premises, and an end to substituting keep reading
GP contract
Practice Operations
Revamping the GP contract for 2024/25
The recent consultation on the GP contract for 2024/25 has concluded, with final arrangements now in place for the upcoming financial year. For practice managers, keep reading
News
GP appointments surge, workforce shrinks
As reported by GP Online, despite a shrinking GP workforce, UK practices delivered over 30 million appointments in February 2023, marking a significant rise from pre-pandemic levels keep reading
News
NEWS: GP practices hit by costly telephony
As reported by GP Online, as GP leaders urge a pause on new telephony rollout, practices are feeling the financial strain of up to 300% increases keep reading
News
NEWS: BMA rejects government offer on GP contract
As reported by GP Online, The British Medical Association (BMA) has voted against the proposed 1.9% funding increase for GP practices in England, citing concerns over financial keep reading
Compliance
Updated guidance on accelerated access to GP-held patient records
On 31 October 2023, practices are contractually obligated to provide record access for patients – GPC England has provided guidance to address common questions, key keep reading
Compliance
Changes to the GP contract 2022/23
The GP contract regulations will be updated in 2022/23 with the intention of making a number of changes to be aware of Online bookings In keep reading
Practice Operations
A guide to the ‘New to Partnership Payment Scheme’
The ‘New to Partnership Payment Scheme’ (N2PP) is a new commitment from the Update to the GP Contract agreement 2020/21–2023/24, forming part of the suite keep reading
Recruit and Retain
A guide to the Supporting Mentors Scheme
The Supporting Mentors Scheme is a new commitment from the February 2020 Update to the GP Contract agreement 2020/21–2023/24, forming part of a suite of keep reading
Recruit and Retain
What is the General Practice Fellowship programme?
The General Practice Fellowship programme is a national commitment, announced in the NHS Long Term Plan, and restated in the February 2020 Update to the GP keep reading