General Practice Partnership Model 2026-07-14
2026-07-14
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about the funding model review in rural areas like Mid Buckinghamshire, where housing pressures add to uncertainties.
I am concerned about the uncertainty of GP partnerships in my area due to government reviews and housing pressure. When will the Carr-Hill formula review be published? Will rural areas like Buckinghamshire not face disadvantage?
The Carr-Hill review is ongoing and will be published very soon. We have invested an extra £1.6 billion in general practice, recruited over 2,000 more GPs, and extended online services. More than three quarters of people now say it is easy to contact their GP.
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Specific timeline for Carr-Hill formula publication not given
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Q2
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In Mid Buckinghamshire, the Carr-Hill formula review and housing pressures raise concerns about GP funding models.
The Minister mentioned the ongoing Carr-Hill review and extra investment but did not address the specific timeline for its publication or assurances against disadvantages for rural areas under this government. Can he provide a clear commitment?
The Carr-Hill review is ongoing and will be published very soon. We have invested an extra £1.6 billion in general practice, recruited over 2,000 more GPs, and extended online services.
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Specific timeline for Carr-Hill formula publication not given
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Q3
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The Oakham surgery, part of Your Health Partnership, has struggled to provide adequate care despite improvements.
While acknowledging improvements at the Oakham surgery, can the Government ensure that all different types of GP models are carefully scrutinised and regulated to guarantee good care for all constituents across rural areas?
My hon. Friend is a tireless advocate for her constituents, and she is absolutely right that patient outcome is more important than the model. Practices are regulated by the CQC, and local ICBs take action if services do not meet reasonable needs.
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No commitment to examining different models of care
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Q4
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Rishi Sunak
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The Reeth medical practice faced closure concerns but was saved with the help of local efforts.
Can the Minister thank all those involved in saving the Reeth medical practice, including Lynn Irwin? Will he welcome the ambition to expand services at Reeth through collaborative partnerships?
I thank the right hon. Gentleman, paying tribute to Lynn Irwin and the team mentioned. Their work is vital for the NHS front door.
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Q5
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The Sunderland Central and Sunderland East PCNs have high patient satisfaction rates.
Will the Minister join me in thanking everyone working in primary care in Sunderland? What role does he see for primary care at scale in further improving access?
I certainly join my hon. Friend in congratulating the team, highlighting their outstanding service. He is right to point to primary care at scale for delivering shifts from hospital to community and sickness to prevention.
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Q6
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A previous Health Secretary's statement about phasing out the whole system of GP partners has raised questions.
Does the current Health Secretary share the perspective of a previous Health Secretary who expressed intentions to phase out the whole system of GP partners and move towards salaried GPs?
We remain absolutely committed to the partnership model, but we are also absolutely committed to quality and standards for patient outcomes. It is about delivering the outputs that patients need.
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No clear stance on phasing out GP partnerships
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Q7
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The question addresses the ongoing debate about the general practice partnership model and the potential for a plan B similar to NHS dentistry. Previously, the Minister had indicated that while there are no specific plans to change the current model, it is under review.
I am very grateful to you, Mr Speaker, for giving the time. I thank the Minister for his answer, but he did not quite clarify the position. Given the profession is looking at balloting for a plan B for general practice akin to NHS dentistry, will the Minister clarify whether this model is under consideration by the Government?
Well, thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving the hon. Gentleman the opportunity to ask that second question. When we came into office, 61% were satisfied with access to their GPs. That now stands at a stunning 77%. There is no attempt to change the model; there is a partnership model that works, but where it is not working, we look at other options.
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The specific ask about whether a new model similar to NHS dentistry for general practice is under consideration was not directly addressed.
Congratulating The Government'S Achievement
Shifting Focus To The Quality Of Outcomes
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