National Association of Sessional GPs (NASGP) has reviewed the NHS England newly updated FAQs and produced a guide for practice managers and PCNs. The essentials ● Eligible additional locum sessions must take place between 1 October 2026 and 31 March 2027. ● Eligible self-employed and agency GP locums do not need an employment contract with the practice. ● Claims go through CQRS Local. Your ICB manages access, approval and evidence requirements.

NHS England has published an updated version of its supplementary guidance supporting the 2026/27 GP Contract, introducing several important changes to the Practice-Level GP Reimbursement Scheme from 1 October 2026. These amendments are intended to provide practices with greater flexibility in how they utilise their funding allocation and support additional GP capacity across general practice. [NHS England…P contract] What’s Changed? The October update introduces four key changes to the scheme. 1. Practices Can Now Claim

NEWS UPDATE: BMA Accepts 25/26 Contract  The BMA’s GP Committee for England (GPCE) has agreed in principle to accept proposed amendments to the 2025/26 GP GMS (General Medical Services) contract on behalf of its GP members in England, following two months of intense negotiations with the Government. In a press release issued this morning it was announced that at a GPCE meeting held yesterday (Thursday), the committee agreed to accept proposed reforms – including an