• Will £889m save general practice - and how plans to cut NHS waits affect GPs

  • Jan 10 2025
  • Length: 33 mins
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Will £889m save general practice - and how plans to cut NHS waits affect GPs

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  • Just before Christmas the government announced an £889m funding uplift for the GP contract in 2025/26 - Nick and Emma discuss whether that funding is enough to stabilise practices and what the government will be asking for in the next contract.


    They also talk about the government and NHS England’s elective reform plan, which was unveiled this week and sets out steps to hit the 18-week referral to treatment target by the end of this parliament. The plan includes a number of measures involving GPs and primary care, so what does it all mean for general practice?


    Our good news story this week highlights those GPs recognised in the new year honours.


    This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.


    Useful links

    What do we know about the 2025/26 GP contract?

    Is £889m the lifeline practices need to keep them afloat?

    Two-tier' job risk as practice nurses join ARRS

    GPs to be paid £20 per request in £80m advice and guidance plan

    Understaffed GP practices 'not ready' to take on more work from hospitals

    GPs recognised in 2025 New Year Honours


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