Latest News in Primary Healthcare

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The release of the'2026/27 GP Contract'has quickly shifted the conversation across primary care from reaction to reality. What initially landed as a policy update is now being worked through in practi ...

Last week, Best Practice London 2026'sat at'a timely'moment for Primary Care.'On the morning of Day 1, news broke of the updated GP Contract. Within hours, what might otherwise have been corridor conv ...

As Best Practice London takes place during Ramadan, we'll be hosting an open Ramadan Iftar on Wednesday 25 February, bringing delegates together at dusk for a shared moment of community at the close o ...

For the first time, the PCCS is thrilled to invite you to a brand-new, one-day conference dedicated to managing multimorbidities through a cardiovascular lens. ? Thursday 26th March 2026 ? Internation ...

With just two weeks to go until Best Practice London 2026, the event arrives at a moment when primary care is quietly reshaping itself. Not through sweeping reform, but through the steady, practical a ...

For the first time, the PCCS is thrilled to invite you to a brand-new, one-day conference dedicated to managing multimorbidities through a cardiovascular lens. ? Thursday 26th March 2026 ? Internation ...

It has been a month since the national shift to all-day digital access came into effect through NHS England's Modern General Practice Access model, and practices across England are beginning to unders ...

Across England, neighbourhood teams are entering a new phase. What began as a structural ambition in integrated care policy is becoming a practical reality, with ICSs placing greater focus on how gene ...

If you're a healthcare professional with a special interest in women's health, the Primary Care Women's Health Society (PCWHS) offers a vibrant, supportive community designed to empower you in deliver ...

Ahead of February 2026, many practices are preparing for Ramadan. For millions of Muslims across the UK, this month of fasting, prayer and community connection carries deep significance, alongside pra ...

The Autumn Budget 2025, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, marks a shift towards longer term planning for health and care, with renewed emphasis on neighbourhood working, digital foundations and s ...

We're excited to announce that registration is officially open for Best Practice London & Women's Health Professional Care 2026 - the South's leading gathering for the entire primary care community. I ...

The NHS has confirmed plans for an 'online hospital' , a national digital service designed to connect patients with specialist virtually, while diagnostics and procedures continue to be delivered loca ...

The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS) is now approaching 7,000 members ' a thriving, multi-disciplinary community of healthcare professionals across the UK who are committed to improving card ...

Digital tools, such as online consultations, AI-driven assistants, remote monitoring, and automation, are now central to how general practice operates. While these innovations bring efficiency and exp ...

This month, NHS England has published a new national framework, the Population Screening Standards, setting a fresh benchmark for how screening is delivered across England. The standards cover all 11 ...

World Menopause Day occurred earlier this month, a timely prompt to normalise conversations and tighten up pathways for patients navigating peri- and post-menopause. The day is coordinated by the Inte ...

A new survey by the BMA has revealed unease among frontline doctors in England about the government's 10-Year Health Plan. Many respondents questioned whether current resources, staffing levels, and f ...

New polling from the Health Foundation and Ipsos reveals a sharp contrast between how people view their local NHS services and the health system overall. While almost half rated local care positively, ...

From April 2025, practices registering significant numbers of patients outside their catchment will need commissioner approval before expanding further. The move, set out in new GP contract guidance, ...