Yesterday, Katy Drew delivered an insightful webinar on the newly announced 2026/27 GP contract, exploring the key funding changes and what they mean for practices.
During the session, Katy highlighted a number of important updates, including the replacement of PCN-level Capacity and Access payments with a practice-level GP reimbursement scheme.
This shift may have cash flow implications, as practices that previously received monthly Capacity and Access payments will now need to submit claims for reimbursement, potentially leading to delays in payment.
She also explained that Advice and Guidance payments have now been incorporated into core funding, changing how this income is received and managed.
While the contract assumes an initial 2.5% pay uplift, increasing cost pressures remain a concern. The 4.1% rise in the National Minimum Wage, alongside the DDRB’s recommended 3.5% pay increase, is expected to drive a rise in overall monthly wage bills.
These changes—and what they mean for practices—will be explored further in upcoming discussions.
