GP contract 2025/26 documents published
Following the letter NHS England sent to general practice on 27 February outlining the contract arrangements for 2025/26, new and updated specifications and guidance have been published for contractors today. The documents have been added to the GP contract hub page.
Changes to the GP Contract in 2025/26
This section features a letter from Dr. Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services, outlining the arrangements and updates for the 2025/26 GP contract.
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Network contract directed enhanced service (DES)
Provides detailed information about the 2025/26 Network Contract DES, which encompasses additional services that GP practices can opt into, enhancing the scope of primary care services offered.
Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Guidance for 2025/26
Offers guidance on the QOF for the 2025/26 period, detailing performance measures and indicators that influence practice funding based on the quality of care provided.
Weight management enhanced service 2025/26
Contains the service specification for the Weight Management Enhanced Service for 2025/26, supporting practices in delivering weight management interventions to patients.
General Practice Requests for Advice & Guidance Enhanced Service 2025/26
Provides the service specification for handling requests for advice and guidance within general practice, aiming to improve patient care coordination and communication between healthcare professionals.
Local enhanced service commissioning
This guidance document sets out how integrated care boards can commission local enhanced services through primary medical care contracts.
