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BMA urges GPs and patients to lobby MPs over future of general practice
The union has launched a public petition calling for increased funding and more doctors to improve patient access and care.
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GPs urged to review hospital care transfers under new BMA action
The BMA is asking practices to refuse informal requests for new shared care agreements and only accept arrangements that it says are appropriately resourced.
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GPs to ballot on alternative model for general practice in England
The move follows the passing of a resolution at the UK Local Medical Committees Conference earlier this month calling for consideration of a subscription-based service model.
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Senedd report a “step in the right direction” for future of general practice, say GPs
The report examined the long-term sustainability of general practice following concerns over funding, workforce pressures and patient access.
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GPs in England overwhelmingly reject imposed contract changes – BMA
Almost 17,000 GPs and GP registrars took part in the vote, with 98.9% opposing the plans and calling for a return to negotiations.
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New contract deal delivers pay uplift for Welsh GPs
The deal, announced today, 12th December, covers the 2025–26 financial year and elements of 2026–27.
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GP partners in Northern Ireland vote overwhelmingly in favour of collective action – BMA
According to the British Medical Association (BMA), a staggering 98.7% of GP partners who participated in a recent referendum backed the move.