Template letter regarding Data Sharing Agreements for practices to send to the ICB, plus LMC message to partners and practices setting out the background to the letter and what comes next.
Collective Action &
Contract
Collective Action Letter May 2026
LMC Summary: Network Contract DES 2026/27
LMC summary for practices of the Network Contract DES 2026/27. Includes headline information on funding; workforce; service requirements; access and urgency; neighbourhood alignment; governance, data and accountability; and implications for practices.
GP Contract 2026/27 – BMA Resources from 1 April 2026
The BMA have published a number of resources to assist practices with different aspects of the 2026/27 contract, including:
Focus on Advice and Guidance and SPoA – April 2026
Focus On The New 26-27 GP Employment Reimbursement Scheme
DDRB FAQ 2026-27
Referrals Cover Sheet
This referral letter cover sheet has been issued by GPCE to be used from now on.
Click for more informationThis is in response to the ongoing central push for models that bypass hospital consultants, and set target for referral rejections. Our right to refer as GPs has to be protected and is a key part of being able to advocate for our patients. Locally, we will continue conversations with the trusts about how we can find alternatives that work for all of us, and our patients.
GP Contract 2026/27
LMC slides on the imposed GP Contract 2026/27. Provides an overview of all key aspects of the 2026/27 contract.
Click below for latest from the BMA on their dispute with the government over the 2026/27 contract.
LMC Advice – Requests re Compliance with 1 October 2025 Contractual Changes
Practices may be asked for assurance around their online access following the contractual changes on 1st October. It is important practices are clear in their response – read the LMC’s advice to practices.
Advice on the 1 October 2025 contract changes
Read advice from the LMC and the BMA on the 1 October changes and what practices need to do to comply.
Safe Working
Practices are still advised to follow the BMA’s safe working guidance to support and enable practices to prioritise their delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, within the regulatory and professional expectations of the Primary Medical Services (GMS/PMS) Contract.