Our GPs committee in England has voted to REJECT the Government’s plans to impose changes to GP practice contracts.
We’re calling for the Govt to directly negotiate a new practice contract, as promised repeatedly by Secretary of State Wes Streeting. www.bma.org.uk/GPcontract @drkatie.bsky.social
We’re calling for the Govt to directly negotiate a new practice contract, as promised repeatedly by Secretary of State Wes Streeting. www.bma.org.uk/GPcontract @drkatie.bsky.social
February 26, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Our GPs committee in England has voted to REJECT the Government’s plans to impose changes to GP practice contracts.
We’re calling for the Govt to directly negotiate a new practice contract, as promised repeatedly by Secretary of State Wes Streeting. www.bma.org.uk/GPcontract @drkatie.bsky.social
We’re calling for the Govt to directly negotiate a new practice contract, as promised repeatedly by Secretary of State Wes Streeting. www.bma.org.uk/GPcontract @drkatie.bsky.social
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March 22, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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“Protect GP training. Protect the profession. Vote NO.”
Dr Oliver Salazar has a message for GP registrars in England. www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Dr Oliver Salazar has a message for GP registrars in England. www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
March 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM
“Protect GP training. Protect the profession. Vote NO.”
Dr Oliver Salazar has a message for GP registrars in England. www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Dr Oliver Salazar has a message for GP registrars in England. www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
This is the Government's opportunity to reset relations with GPs. We need a confirmed roadmap for:
> £50 per patient increase in core practice funding
> Clarity on turning unsafe demand into manageable care for our patients.
www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
> £50 per patient increase in core practice funding
> Clarity on turning unsafe demand into manageable care for our patients.
www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
September 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM
This is the Government's opportunity to reset relations with GPs. We need a confirmed roadmap for:
> £50 per patient increase in core practice funding
> Clarity on turning unsafe demand into manageable care for our patients.
www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
> £50 per patient increase in core practice funding
> Clarity on turning unsafe demand into manageable care for our patients.
www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
GPC England has agreed to the 2025/26 contract changes after securing a written commitment from the Government to fully renegotiate the national contract within this parliament.
We’re now out of dispute and working on next steps.
👉 Learn more bma.org.uk/gpcontract
We’re now out of dispute and working on next steps.
👉 Learn more bma.org.uk/gpcontract
March 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
GPC England has agreed to the 2025/26 contract changes after securing a written commitment from the Government to fully renegotiate the national contract within this parliament.
We’re now out of dispute and working on next steps.
👉 Learn more bma.org.uk/gpcontract
We’re now out of dispute and working on next steps.
👉 Learn more bma.org.uk/gpcontract
If you’re a GP in England, learn more: www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Campaigning on the future of General Practice
It saddens us to confirm that the profession entered dispute with the Government on 1 October 2025 over its broken promises relating to GP contract renewal and investment and the 2025/26 GP contract c...
www.bma.org.uk
May 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
If you’re a GP in England, learn more: www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
The new online GP consultation system poses significant challenges to patient safety and GP workloads.
The Government has broken its promise to ensure 'necessary safeguards' have been met.
GPs in England are now entering into dispute with the Government from today www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
The Government has broken its promise to ensure 'necessary safeguards' have been met.
GPs in England are now entering into dispute with the Government from today www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
October 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The new online GP consultation system poses significant challenges to patient safety and GP workloads.
The Government has broken its promise to ensure 'necessary safeguards' have been met.
GPs in England are now entering into dispute with the Government from today www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
The Government has broken its promise to ensure 'necessary safeguards' have been met.
GPs in England are now entering into dispute with the Government from today www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Find out more about our campaign www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Campaigning on the future of General Practice
From Friday 1 May, we are urging GP partnerships and practices across England to take part in collective action, given Government’s insufficient assurances regarding our concerns over the 2026/27 GMS ...
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July 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Find out more about our campaign www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
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Campaigning on the future of General Practice
It saddens us to confirm that the profession entered dispute with the Government on 1 October 2025 over its broken promises relating to GP contract renewal and investment and the 2025/26 GP contract c...
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March 23, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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GPs are set to vote on whether to return to negotiations, after the BMA’s GPC England committee rejected the Government’s latest proposed contract changes. Here’s what you need to know about the situation in general practice, and why we’ve announced a referendum.
Read more www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Read more www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
March 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
GPs are set to vote on whether to return to negotiations, after the BMA’s GPC England committee rejected the Government’s latest proposed contract changes. Here’s what you need to know about the situation in general practice, and why we’ve announced a referendum.
Read more www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Read more www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
🧵Our response to today's #GPContract announcement:
The agreement between the Government and the BMA is extremely welcome, but we have concerns about health inequalities if implementation isn't carefully managed 1/4
The agreement between the Government and the BMA is extremely welcome, but we have concerns about health inequalities if implementation isn't carefully managed 1/4
February 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🧵Our response to today's #GPContract announcement:
The agreement between the Government and the BMA is extremely welcome, but we have concerns about health inequalities if implementation isn't carefully managed 1/4
The agreement between the Government and the BMA is extremely welcome, but we have concerns about health inequalities if implementation isn't carefully managed 1/4
🧑⚕️Bringing back the family doctor is a welcome priority in the new #GPcontract.
Now we need it to work for everyone - including shift workers and those with caring responsibilities who struggle to access appointments. #HealthEquality 4/4
Now we need it to work for everyone - including shift workers and those with caring responsibilities who struggle to access appointments. #HealthEquality 4/4
February 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🧑⚕️Bringing back the family doctor is a welcome priority in the new #GPcontract.
Now we need it to work for everyone - including shift workers and those with caring responsibilities who struggle to access appointments. #HealthEquality 4/4
Now we need it to work for everyone - including shift workers and those with caring responsibilities who struggle to access appointments. #HealthEquality 4/4
Patient safety is – and always will be – our top priority.
Despite raising our concerns with Government, 42% of practices have had to reduce face-to-face appointments as a direct result of these changes.
GPs in England remain in dispute with the Government over this issue www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Despite raising our concerns with Government, 42% of practices have had to reduce face-to-face appointments as a direct result of these changes.
GPs in England remain in dispute with the Government over this issue www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Campaigning around GP contracts in England
We are campaigning to improve key aspects of the current 2025/26 contract, planning for further resourcing for 2026/27, and preparing for re-negotiation of the General Medical Services contract with t...
www.bma.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Patient safety is – and always will be – our top priority.
Despite raising our concerns with Government, 42% of practices have had to reduce face-to-face appointments as a direct result of these changes.
GPs in England remain in dispute with the Government over this issue www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Despite raising our concerns with Government, 42% of practices have had to reduce face-to-face appointments as a direct result of these changes.
GPs in England remain in dispute with the Government over this issue www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Thanks to @bmj.com & & @kamranabbasi.bsky.social for having me on the podcast: bit.ly/4t1BjVR
Our final new contract webinar is Weds lunchtime 12-1.30 Head to BMA.org.uk/GPcontract to register & don’t forget to vote in the GP referendum - it’s your decision re: the 26/27 contract
Our final new contract webinar is Weds lunchtime 12-1.30 Head to BMA.org.uk/GPcontract to register & don’t forget to vote in the GP referendum - it’s your decision re: the 26/27 contract
Campaigning on the future of General Practice
It saddens us to confirm that the profession entered dispute with the Government on 1 October 2025 over its broken promises relating to GP contract renewal and investment and the 2025/26 GP contract c...
BMA.org.uk
March 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Thanks to @bmj.com & & @kamranabbasi.bsky.social for having me on the podcast: bit.ly/4t1BjVR
Our final new contract webinar is Weds lunchtime 12-1.30 Head to BMA.org.uk/GPcontract to register & don’t forget to vote in the GP referendum - it’s your decision re: the 26/27 contract
Our final new contract webinar is Weds lunchtime 12-1.30 Head to BMA.org.uk/GPcontract to register & don’t forget to vote in the GP referendum - it’s your decision re: the 26/27 contract
GP access changes trigger concerns over nurse workload and patient safety
#Nursesky #GPContract #NHS #Primarycare #UKnurses #GP #Registerednurse
#Nursesky #GPContract #NHS #Primarycare #UKnurses #GP #Registerednurse
GP access changes trigger concerns over nurse workload and patient safety
Some practice nurses have been asked to work longer hours to meet the ‘extra demand’ following changes to the general practice booking system
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October 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
GP access changes trigger concerns over nurse workload and patient safety
#Nursesky #GPContract #NHS #Primarycare #UKnurses #GP #Registerednurse
#Nursesky #GPContract #NHS #Primarycare #UKnurses #GP #Registerednurse
To end this dispute, we're calling on the Government to implement the 'necessary safeguards' to protect patient safety by 1 November.
Read more: www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Read more: www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Campaigning around GP contracts in England
We are campaigning to improve key aspects of the current 2025/26 contract, planning for further resourcing for 2026/27, and preparing for re-negotiation of the General Medical Services contract with t...
www.bma.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
To end this dispute, we're calling on the Government to implement the 'necessary safeguards' to protect patient safety by 1 November.
Read more: www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
Read more: www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract
A survey by Wesleyan has found that three-quarters of GPs now have portfolio careers, combining NHS practice with roles such as teaching, research, consultancy and private practice.
healthcaretoday.com/article/thre...
#GeneralPractice #NHSWorkforce #PortfolioCareers #Healthcare #GPContract
healthcaretoday.com/article/thre...
#GeneralPractice #NHSWorkforce #PortfolioCareers #Healthcare #GPContract
Three-quarters of GPs now have portfolio careers
The majority of GPs are combining their role with private practice and teaching as a way to manage the pressures of the job, research finds.
healthcaretoday.com
July 28, 2026 at 7:40 AM
A survey by Wesleyan has found that three-quarters of GPs now have portfolio careers, combining NHS practice with roles such as teaching, research, consultancy and private practice.
healthcaretoday.com/article/thre...
#GeneralPractice #NHSWorkforce #PortfolioCareers #Healthcare #GPContract
healthcaretoday.com/article/thre...
#GeneralPractice #NHSWorkforce #PortfolioCareers #Healthcare #GPContract
Alec Collie, head of medical at Wesleyan, finds that the new GP contract has intensified uncertainty for many doctors.
healthcaretoday.com/article/comm...
#GPContract #GeneralPractice #NHS #GPWorkforce #PrimaryCare #GPRetention #NHSPolicy #HealthcareLeadership
healthcaretoday.com/article/comm...
#GPContract #GeneralPractice #NHS #GPWorkforce #PrimaryCare #GPRetention #NHSPolicy #HealthcareLeadership
Comment: Why the new GP contract isn’t delivering the stability GPs need
Alec Collie, head of medical at Wesleyan Financial Services, finds that the new GP contract has intensified uncertainty for many doctors.
healthcaretoday.com
June 25, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Alec Collie, head of medical at Wesleyan, finds that the new GP contract has intensified uncertainty for many doctors.
healthcaretoday.com/article/comm...
#GPContract #GeneralPractice #NHS #GPWorkforce #PrimaryCare #GPRetention #NHSPolicy #HealthcareLeadership
healthcaretoday.com/article/comm...
#GPContract #GeneralPractice #NHS #GPWorkforce #PrimaryCare #GPRetention #NHSPolicy #HealthcareLeadership
Have you emailed to flag this? GPCONTRACT@BMA.ORG.UK with your membership number.
(Sorry, not sure why it’s capitals, I don’t normally shout email addresses!!)
(Sorry, not sure why it’s capitals, I don’t normally shout email addresses!!)
March 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Have you emailed to flag this? GPCONTRACT@BMA.ORG.UK with your membership number.
(Sorry, not sure why it’s capitals, I don’t normally shout email addresses!!)
(Sorry, not sure why it’s capitals, I don’t normally shout email addresses!!)
None of this www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-... explains the quality assurance aspect from the patient perspective I.e. who makes sure GPs are doing what they should be doing - instead of telling older housebound people that all appointments are now digital! Plus how to complain!
#gpcontract #nhs
#gpcontract #nhs
GP Funding And Contracts Explained | The King's Fund
This explainer sets out how general practices are contracted and paid in England, looking at the services they are contracted to deliver, and the different streams of funding they receive.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
January 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
None of this www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-... explains the quality assurance aspect from the patient perspective I.e. who makes sure GPs are doing what they should be doing - instead of telling older housebound people that all appointments are now digital! Plus how to complain!
#gpcontract #nhs
#gpcontract #nhs
GPs have until March 25th to vote in the BMA referendum on the imposed contract. If you're not a member, join by March 19th. Check emails from bma@cesvotes.com or contact GPcontract@bma.org.uk. This vote matters. #GPcontract #BMA
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@TheBMA
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@TheBMA
Medics Money podcast - Podcast App Links - Plink
Podcast App links to listen, download, and subscribe to Medics Money podcast. Click to listen! Medics Money podcast by Medics Money described as: The Medics‘ Money Podcast helps doctors, dentists and…
plinkhq.com
March 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
GPs have until March 25th to vote in the BMA referendum on the imposed contract. If you're not a member, join by March 19th. Check emails from bma@cesvotes.com or contact GPcontract@bma.org.uk. This vote matters. #GPcontract #BMA
Full episode here: plinkhq.com/i/1529627459
@TheBMA
Full episode here: plinkhq.com/i/1529627459
@TheBMA
#outofhospitalcare #NHSfunding #DHSC #patientaccess #NHSpatients #communitybasedcare #AdviceandGuidance #localhubs #GPpractices #episodeofcare #rewiringtheNHS #NHSservices #PlanforChange #generalpractice #familydoctor #GPcontract #familyGPservices #GPservices
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plan for GPs to keep millions of patients out of hospital
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
#BMA #BritishMedicalAssociation #GPContract #NHSEngland #GPCommitteeforEngland #GPCE #BMSContract #GeneralMedicalServicescontract #GPs #PrimaryCare #generalpractice #GPservices #healthservice #NHSpressures #communitycare #familyGP #PrimaryCareNetworks
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
BMA accepts 2025/26 contract for GPs in England as a ‘starting point’ - BMA media centre - BMA
Press release from the BMA
www.bma.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
#BMA #BritishMedicalAssociation #GPContract #NHSEngland #GPCommitteeforEngland #GPCE #BMSContract #GeneralMedicalServicescontract #GPs #PrimaryCare #generalpractice #GPservices #healthservice #NHSpressures #communitycare #familyGP #PrimaryCareNetworks
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
BMA accepts 2025/26 contract for GPs in England as a ‘starting point’ - BMA media centre - BMA
Press release from the BMA
www.bma.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM