News

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

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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Care Identity Service smartcards
Care Identity Service smartcards
24 January 2025
GP practices are asked to check their smartcards for older versions and contact their Registration Authority team for replacements. All Series 4,5 and 6 smartcards will no longer be able…
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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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CQC Mythbuster Updates – December 2024
CQC Mythbuster Updates – December 2024
19 December 2024
The following CQC Mythbusters have been updated GP mythbuster 82: Physician associates in general practice – This mythbuster has been updated to reflect recently published external guidance. GP mythbuster 41:…
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Translated GP Transfer Cards
Translated GP Transfer Cards
8 November 2024
Accessing healthcare can be a challenge for vulnerable migrants in temporary accommodation. Language and communication barriers can also increase access issues. To address this, NHS England has developed translated GP…
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CQC-an update on registration
CQC-an update on registration
4 November 2024
Changes to the Registration Process Effective from 18 November, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will no longer accept any registration applications through the provider portal, except for cancellation applications. After…
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Collective action
Collective action
4 November 2024
Thank you to every practice now taking part in our collective action to protect our patients and practices. These actions have already, and will continue to, make a difference: they are…
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Autumn Budget statement
Autumn Budget statement
4 November 2024
Comment from GPC England regarding the Autumn Budget statement This week’s budget announcement has left GP partners hugely concerned about the significant rise in employment costs from April 2025 and…
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