Nick and Emma discuss how the BMA plans to respond when details of the 2026/27 GP contract are published, which are expected at some point this month, confusion about the time frame for neighbourhoods and how plans to ramp up advice and guidance could bring even more work to general practice in the coming year.

They also look at a couple of stories GPonline has published over the past week or so that show the increasing pressures GPs are under, including the difficulties many doctors have managing childcare arrangements as a result of work.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

BMA reveals stance on 2026/27 GP contract referendum and collective action

NHS reveals commissioning plan for multi-neighbourhood providers

Why advice and guidance could pile more unsustainable work on GPs next year

Uptake of £80m advice and guidance DES falling short

What the Health Survey for England shows about pressure on GPs

Sixth of GPs have quit a job because of childcare pressures

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