What happens now GPs have rejected the contract, plus will GP pay rise by 3.5%?

Emma and Nick discuss the results of the BMA referendum on the GP contract and what happens next, including whether GPs will take action and what health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has said about this.

They talk about this year’s GP contract deal after the DDRB recommended a 3.5% pay increase for GPs and practice staff and updated contract guidance for PCNs was published - highlighting some of the key challenges facing practices as the new financial year begins.

Our good news story this week is about the annual British Social Attitudes survey, which showed satisfaction with general practice has risen to its highest point since 2021.

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

Useful links

GPs vote overwhelmingly to reject 2026/27 contract

GPs could start collective action in April if contract talks fail

GP pay rise 'could fall short' amid rising inflation

Government reveals details of 2026/27 GP contract funding

GPs already hired with PCN cash can move to new practice-level scheme

Lack of detail on new GP reimbursement scheme ‘completely unacceptable’

Public satisfaction with general practice highest since 2021

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