BREAKING NEWS: BMA's GP committee for England rejects 'unsafe' plans for unlimited same-day appointments

BREAKING NEWS: BMA's GP committee for England rejects 'unsafe' plans for unlimited same-day appointments

By Liz Wells 26 February 2026

The BMA’s GP committee for England (GPC England) has overwhelmingly voted to reject the Government’s unrealistic and unsafe plans to impose changes to GP practice contracts.

Details of new GP contract revealed

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

Patients across the country will see better access to GP appointments and services thanks to a new GP contract, backed by a £485m uplift in government investment, a real-terms increase in GP fundin...

GP contract changes aim to protect more children from deadly viruses

By Liz Wells 23 February 2026

The government has unveiled changes to the GP contract in a bid to protect thousands more children across the country from deadly and highly infectious diseases.

Streeting hits out BMA over GP contracts changes

By Liz Wells 28 November 2025

Health secretary Wes Streeting has accused the BMA of being 'impossible' and issuing 'misleading' information.

GPS

Number of GP practices in England falls by over a thousand in under a decade

By Liz Wells 09 September 2025

The number of open and active GP practices in England has fallen by more than a thousand in eight years, while at the same time as the number of registered patients in England has risen by over 4.8...

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frederica-diamanta

Social Worker (CTPLD)

£40,192 - £44,012 per annum plus an annual retention

Maidenhead, Berkshire£40,192 - £44,012 per annum plus an annual retention

RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Director of Public Health

£109,483 to £122,620

Salford, Greater Manchester£109,483 to £122,620

RECRUITER: Salford City Council

Child Permanence and Family Reunification Practice Supervisor

£47,181 - £51,356 per annum pro rata + relocation support

Scarborough, North Yorkshire£47,181 - £51,356 per annum pro rata + relocation support

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

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