News

The News section is the place for all the latest announcements on a wide range of subjects relating to general practice.

NMC principles for advanced practice
NMC principles for advanced practice
17 April 2025
There has been two new developments this year for advanced practice and change of dates: NMC principles for advanced practice and Extension of e-portfolio route The NMC has unveiled its…
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LMC Statutory Levy
LMC Statutory Levy
1 April 2025
All LMCs are funded by a statutory levy which is collected from practices and is based on the number of patients registered at that Practice. The amount is set by…
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GP contract 2025/26 documents published
GP contract 2025/26 documents published
31 March 2025
Following the letter NHS England sent to general practice on 27 February outlining the contract arrangements for 2025/26, new and updated specifications and guidance have been published for contractors today. The…
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QOF changes for 2025/26
QOF changes for 2025/26
5 March 2025
In the 2025/26 QOF guidance, there are a number of changes. The full document is available here. Income protected indicators, retired from 2025/26 Full details here CVD prevention indicators (2025/26…
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Use of GP ARRS funding for 2024/25
Use of GP ARRS funding for 2024/25
3 February 2025
On the 17 January, Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services in NHS England, issued a reminder on the availability of this funding, encouraging all PCNs…
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BMA Guidance on physician associates
BMA Guidance on physician associates
16 January 2025
In response to member queries regarding the future management of physician associates (PAs) within their practices, please note the additional guidance below: GP practices are entitled to follow BMA Guidance…
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