GPs in England Secure Historic Funding Boost to Revamp Services

New contract increases funding by £889 million, aims to improve appointment access and restore continuity of care.

The British Medical Association has accepted a new GP contract, marking the first agreement in four years between the union and the government.
The deal includes a 7.2% funding increase, adding £889 million to GP services for 2025-2026, the largest boost since 2019.
Key reforms include mandatory online booking for appointments starting October, aiming to eliminate the '8am scramble' for phone bookings.
Practices will be incentivized to provide patients with consistent care by ensuring they see the same doctor regularly.
The agreement reduces GP administrative burdens by cutting the number of performance targets from 76 to 32, allowing more focus on patient care.