Primary Care News 21st March 2025

A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK

 

Government commits to talks on major new GP contract to keep 2025/26 deal on track

GP Online

MPs vote against exempting GP practices from NICs hike

Pulse

Sir John Oldham appointed to make NHS fit for the future

Gov.uk

Practice nurse recruitment 'impossible' without changing GP contract

Nursing in Practice

GP practices, RCGP and BMA face legal claims over physician associate jobs 

GP Online

New GP contract will bring 4.2% net increase to funding per patient, analysis suggests

GP Online

GPs to have 'central role' in NHS future, primary care minister tells Pulse audience

Pulse

PCN leaders fear loss of local support with demise of NHS England

Management in Practice

Worst of winter pressures 'over' for NHS as virus numbers fall

Northern Times

 

Patients involved in Black Country ICB primary care transformation

Healthcare Leader

Crimes committed in South Yorkshire GP surgery soar by 64%

The Star

Edinburgh GP appointment waiting times are 'intolerable' as 3,000 residents demand action

Evening Edinburgh News

 

Eastwood GP surgery to close this month despite concerns

Southend Echo

NHSE credits recovery plan as GPs see extra 4 million patients in a month

Pulse

Labour 'highly unlikely' to achieve pledge to clear NHS backlogs, says IFS

The Telegraph

NHS rolls out AI to prevent falls

Practice Business

 

Woman arrested after GP surgery forces to shut

BBC News

Fears proposals could increase ADHD backlogs

BBC News

Smoking rates falling faster in the North of England

Healthcare Leader

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