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

<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>And they talk about the reaction to the deal and what happens next in the ongoing dispute with the government.</p><br><p>This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock, It was produced by Czarina Deen.</p><br><p><strong>Useful links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.gponline.com/whats-gp-contract-2026-27/article/1949446" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What's in the GP contract for 2026/27?</a> - full details of all the changes</p><p><a href="https://www.gponline.com/contract-uplift-leaves-practices-treading-water-risks-cashflow-crisis/article/1949490" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Contract uplift leaves practices 'treading water' and risks cashflow crisis</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gponline.com/gp-contract-funding-rise-485m-2026-27/article/1949437" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GP contract funding to rise by £485m in 2026/27</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gponline.com/raid-pcn-cash-fund-practice-level-recruitment-arrs-rules-changed/article/1949455" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Raid on PCN cash to fund practice-level recruitment as ARRS rules changed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gponline.com/new-targets-same-day-access-obesity-2026-27-gp-contract/article/1949346" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New targets on same-day access and obesity in 2026/27 GP contract</a></p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>