What does the 2026/27 GP contract mean for general practice in England?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the 2026/27 GP contract changes in England and their impact on general practice.

Nick and Emma explain how the GP contract for 2026/27 in England is set to change, how it will impact on practices and what it means for the current dispute between the BMA and the government. In this episode they talk about what the contract changes mean for practice and PCN finances, and whether the funding increase will make a difference, or boost jobs available for GPs. They also look at a new requirement for same day access for urgent patients, plus changes to the QOF, additional roles reimbursement scheme and how practices are paid for advice and guidance. And they talk about the reaction to the deal and what happens next in the ongoing dispute with the government. This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock, It was produced by Czarina Deen. Useful links What's in the GP contract for 2026/27? - full details of all the changes Contract uplift leaves practices 'treading water' and risks cashflow crisis GP contract funding to rise by £485m in 2026/27 Raid on PCN cash to fund practice-level recruitment as ARRS rules changed New targets on same-day access and obesity in 2026/27 GP contract Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma Bower, Nick Bostock

Topics covered

• GP contract changes
• impact on practices
• BMA and government dispute
• PCN finances
• urgent patient access
• QOF changes
• funding increase

Keywords

• GP contract
• England
• BMA
• funding increase
• urgent access
• QOF
• PCN finances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BMA, GPonline

Places: England

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