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Global sum to increase by 92p per patient in 2019/20, plus details of network DES payment
Practices will receive just 92p more per weighted patient as their global sum in 2019/20, NHS England has revealed.
The new GP contract

Changes to the GP contract for 2019/20
The GPC and NHS England have announced details of a five-year contract, described as the 'most significant' contract changes in 15 years. Medeconomics highlights the key points.

How will the new network contract DES work?
Under plans set out for the new five-year GP contract, which starts in 2019/20, GP practices are expected to join a network and sign up to a new network contract DES that will begin in July 2019.

QOF changes for 2019/20
Changes to the QOF under the GP contract for 2019/20 will remove 'unnecessary indicators' and introduce a new quality improvement domain.

What are the digital requirements of the new GP contract?
All practices in England are expected to offer 'digital-first' primary care to patients under the new five-year GP contract - including online access to health records and online consultations from 2020.
Latest articles

Getting your finances fit for 2019: Planning for long-term success
In part two of this series, chartered accountants Laurence Slavin and Katie Collin examine the expected income for a practice, succession planning and planning for long-term success.

Details of flu vaccines for 2019/20 in England
GP practices will be able to use just one flu vaccine for all adults in 2019/20 after NHS England released details of the vaccines recommended for use.

Business continuity checklist
Practices should ideally check and update their business continuity plan annually. This checklist can help ensure you've covered the key issues.

Ensuring staff don't inappropriately access patient records
Practices need to have robust systems in place to protect patients' confidential information, explains MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Kathryn Leask.
Practice management

Annual calendar of practice management
What practice managers need to review or address during a year.
Recently updated fees
NHS funding streams
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Enhanced service payments for 2018/19
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Seniority payments 2018/19
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Global sum, QOF and other contract payment information for 2018/19
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Vaccination and immunisation programmes for 2018/19
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Reimbursement for parental and sickness leave, plus prolonged study leave payments
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Enhanced service payments for 2017/18