Today we pause for breath and recap on the big announcements and developments so far this year in General Practice and the NHS.

This is a great summary to help you catch up with the big contract changes and announcements so far this year.

Topics covered and more in depth eGPlearning resources…

• 30/1/25 - Neighbourhood health guidelines 2025/26
  • https://www.youtube.com/live/MhH60zzBIxE
• And 2025/26 NHS priorities and operational planning guidance
  • https://www.youtube.com/live/7NKeYOp4TBU 
• New GP contract 25-26
  • https://www.youtube.com/live/5gAcCPTPE08 
• ICBs to reduce running costs by 50%
• NHS England abolished
  • https://www.youtube.com/live/JxO60Y7Hquw 
• New PCN DES contract
  • https://www.youtube.com/live/L8wWWy4-_tU 
• New QOF guidance
• Advice & Guidance Enhanced Service Specification

Join us for the PCN plus conference on 23/4/25

• https://ockham.healthcare/pcn-plus-conference-the-future-of-pcns-2025/ 

• Join us for the GP5T9 conference for GP educators on 26/4/25 https://events.ringcentral.com/events/gp5t9-7cdf6d94-83b6-4175-adf8-0abf2549b216/registration 

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Join Andy and Gandhi for this extra episode reviewing the draft GP contract changes and what they mean for General practice LIVE join PCN PLus LIVE: https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/pcn-...

Contract offer: https://www.bma.org.uk/media/vy3fnfsa...

Government comments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ne...

BMA comments: https://www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent...

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00:00 Overview of Draft Changes to the GP Contract for 2025/26

Suggested changes tentatively approved by the GPC.

Missing details and future implications for GP practices.

02:00 NHS England GP Contract Negotiations for 2025/26

Official contract version released and negotiated by the GPC.

Analysis of contract letter and upcoming negotiations.

05:44 Funding Distribution and GP Contracts

£889M funding, ~18% allocated to the global sum.

Optional elements introduce complexities for ICB practices.

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The Artificial Intelligence Playbook for the UK Government is a document published by the UK government on  10/2/25 to help departments and public sector organisations harness the power of a wide range of AI technologies safely, effectively, and responsibly.

We discuss how this document can help individuals and organisations working in healthcare deploy effective AI solutions safely. 

We cover some of the fundamental AI technologies described in the document and the 10 principals they lay out for the safe deployment of AI solutions in government.

Find the document here… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-playbook-for-the-uk-government/artificial-intelligence-playbook-for-the-uk-government-html 

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

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Join Andy and Gandhi for this review of the NHS Operational Guidance, the NHS Neighbourhood plan and more...

NHS operational guidance: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...

NHS neighbourhood plan:  https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/...

Sign up to PCN Plus 2025 https://ockham.healthcare/pcn-plus-co...

Sign up to GP5T9: https://events.ringcentral.com/events...

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

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Join Andy and Gandhi for the latest on the NHS and General Practice with some major policy shifts coming see links below ⬇⬇⬇

00:00 Gandhi solo
02:20 News Roundup
02:30 Vaccinations by ICBs
National vaccination plan: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli...

04:56 AI Benefits in Health https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/tec...

07:23 Mounjoro harder to get
New weight loss drug guidance:; https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli...

09:43 Legal risk with weight loss drugs:  https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli...

12:30 Comments and Questions
13:57 NHS publications corner
14:53 Valdo Calocane Nottingham case review
Independent mental health Homicide review for Nottingham:

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Future of PCNs ‘secure’ for 2025/26, NHS England tells GPs
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/nhs-structures/future-of-pcns-secure-for-2025-26-nhs-england-tells-gps/

NHSE New Publications Corner…

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/?filter-keyword=&filter-category=&filter-publication=&filter-date-from=&filter-date-to=&filter-order-by=date-desc

Reminder for primary care networks (PCNs) to use their GP Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funding in 2024/25

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/pcn-reminder-to-use-gp-additional-roles-reimbursement-scheme-funding-24-25/

Annual assessment of integrated care boards 2023/24

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/annual-assessment-of-integrated-care-boards-2023-24/

Friends and Family Test data – November 2024

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/friends-and-family-test-data-november-2024/

GPs out of work despite practices reporting 16% shortfall in GP numbers 

https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workforce/gps-out-of-work-despite-practices-reporting-16-shortfall-in-gp-numbers/

Streeting pressed on fixing GP premises after surgery roof collapsed

https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/premises/streeting-pressed-on-fixing-gp-premises-after-surgery-roof-collapsed/

NHSE holds off publishing GP ARRS figures amid conflicting reports

https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workforce/nhse-holds-off-publishing-gp-arrs-figures-amid-conflicting-reports/

GPs warned against using artificial intelligence without ICB approval

https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/technology/gps-warned-against-using-artificial-intelligence-without-icb-approval/

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We are back with some big news and plans for 2025 see below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Reforming elective care for patients ORIGINAL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...

Reforming elective care for patients UPDATED: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...

PCN Plus 2025: https://events.ringcentral.com/events...

GP5T9: https://events.ringcentral.com/events...

00:00 Intro
01:26 Why Gandhi was away
03:34 What's coming up...
05:15 Streeting's GP Uplift?
12:24 Elective Reform of the NHS
14:17 Sarah's Story...
16:30 Did Streeting and Dept of Health mess up?
23:30 Elective reform explained
38:00 Private/independent sector in the NHS
40:10 £20 for Advice and Guidance!
47:13 More elective reform
56:23 100+ live viewers

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Which AI scribe tool is best? Watch this live comparison of Heidi Health, Tortus, Kiwipen and Anima see below for timestamps and https://bit.ly/GPScribeAI for the document

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Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

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Join Andy and Gandhi for a mega update on all things General Practice

LMC Conference…tomorrow!


Andy and Gandhi's Adventures and Travels

GPs need ‘swift reassurance’ tax hikes will be covered, BMA tells health secretary
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pra...


Government to set out NI hike funding arrangements for GPs ‘by the end of the year’
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pol...


Thoughts…
NIC yes, but what about Minimum wage and DDRB recommendations?
Need swift action


GP appointed shadow health minister presses Streeting on Budget impact
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pol...



NHSE willing to revisit global sum calculations ‘if GP practices share payroll data’
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/con...


NHS England reveals more details of ‘red tape challenge’ to cut GP bureaucracy
https://www.p

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

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Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

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