16 October 2026

Dear colleagues Important changes to the GP Reimbursement Scheme Following negotiations with NHSE and DHSC we are pleased to advise you that the GP Reimbursement Scheme, first introduced as part of the 26/27 GMS contract changes, has been updated. From October 1st practices are able to claim for locum sessions under the scheme, which means that any GP (salaried GP, locum or partner) can provide additional sessions and invoice on a locum basis where appropriate. There are s

We are looking to recruit a full-time or part-time Salaried GP to join our friendly and supportive clinical team. The practice currently consists of 3 GP Partners and 3 Salaried GPs, and this new role has been created in response to continued list growth. You will be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 experienced Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Clinical Pharmacist, alongside a well-establi

HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP The Health Centre, Church Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN Medical Receptionist / Administrator Vacancy – full or part time Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed person to join our friendly team The Position · Full or part time hours · Salary to be discussed dependent on experience · NHS Pension Scheme · Primary care experience essential · Knowledge of Emis Web and eCon

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18 September 2026

Dear colleagues Government commits to bilateral talks Our priority since July has been to secure written confirmation from the Government to agree to re-enter formal bilateral negotiations with us. We set a deadline for this, coinciding with a meeting of GPC England (GPCE) yesterday, 17 September. The GPCE officer team has had a positive initial contact with ministers and civil servants, and I am pleased to say the Government has now agreed to return to formal bilatera

4 September 2026

Dear colleagues GP collective action and escalation plan GP collective action continues this September. Following our steady monthly additions, we have decided to maintain all existing actions this month rather than escalating further. This decision creates the opportunity for the newly elected GPC England officer team to build on positive initial discussions with Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services (NHSE). Our priority is to secure wr

21 August 2026

Dear colleagues NHSE Neighbourhood consultation As you may be aware, NHS England is currently running a consultation on contractual options for the proposed Multi and Single Neighbourhood Provider models. Whilst the BMA will be submitting a response shortly, we have produced guidance for practices and LMCs to help them input into the consultation, summarising the options outlined in the consultation and outlining key issues that they may wish to consider. Read more abo

6 August 2026

Dear colleagues New collective action for practices for August Our collective action continues in August. Alongside the existing actions, we are now asking practices to help bring patients on board by explaining the pressures facing general practice, why change is needed and how they can support their local GP practice. We’re sending practices a set of posters by post, along with a range of digital materials that you can download and share, including leaflets that you'll

17 July 2026

Dear colleagues New GPC England Officer team We want to take this opportunity to introduce the new GPCE team. Many of you will already have seen the email and video from the new GPC England Chair, Dr Clare Bannon, that went out at the end of last week. Clare is now joined by Dr Manu Agrawal, Dr David Wrigley and Dr Shan Hussain as Deputy chairs of GPCE (see their information below). In our first week we have taken GPC England feedback on the way forward and view around coll

Salaried GP Position: between 4 – 8 sessions (negotiable) per week at Kepier Medical Practice, Houghton le Spring Kepier Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive GP practice with a strong reputation for high-quality patient care. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed GP to join our team on a salaried basis About the Practice Ø We are proud to be a well-established practice with an overall CQC rating of ‘Good’. Ø We are committed to future of

3 July 2026