House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Outcome of the 25-26 GP Contract consultation
03 March 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The 2025-26 General Practitioner contract in England has been accepted by the BMA General Practitioners Committee.
- The minister announces changes to the contract aimed at increasing investment, improving patient access and outcomes, and reducing bureaucracy.
- Enhanced flexibilities for Primary Care Networks and incentives for continuity of care are part of the package to support general practice.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the acceptance of the 2025-26 General Practitioner (GP) contract by the BMA General Practitioners Committee in England, marking progress towards delivering key NHS commitments.
Action requested
The minister announces the approval and implementation of changes to the 2025-26 GP contract which include increased investment, improved patient access and outcomes, reduced bureaucracy, and enhanced flexibilities for PCNs. The package also supports bringing back family doctors and building capacity in general practice by incentivising continuity of care and strengthening workforce flexibility.
Key facts
- £889m proposed funding uplift to general practice.
- BMA General Practitioners Committee in England voted to accept the 2025-26 GP contract for the first time in 4 years.
- 32 outdated targets will be removed while existing targets for cardiovascular disease will be strengthened.
- Up to £80 million funding available for doctors to liaise with specialist consultants, reducing unnecessary referrals and waiting lists.
- Practices required to have online consultation portals switched on during core hours to end the '8am scramble'.
- Patient Charter introduced outlining expectations from both patients and general practice.