The British Medical Association (BMA) has recently announced updates to the GP contract agreement for the year 2020/21. These updates have been put in place to help improve patient care and support general practice teams across the UK.

One of the major updates to the contract is the new Quality Improvement (QI) domain, which has been introduced to help practices focus on making improvements that will benefit patients. The QI domain will cover areas such as cancer screening, vaccination, and mental health services.

The contract also includes updates to the funding for primary care networks, which will be used to support the recruitment of more healthcare professionals to work in GP practices. This will help to address the growing demand for healthcare services and improve patient access to care.

In addition to these updates, the contract also includes measures to support the development of new roles within GP practices. This includes the creation of new physician associates and nursing associates, who will work alongside GPs to provide high-quality patient care.

Another important update to the contract is the new GP retention scheme, which has been put in place to help address the high levels of GP burnout and turnover. The scheme will provide funding to support flexible working arrangements, mentoring, and career development opportunities for GPs.

Overall, these updates to the GP contract agreement for 2020/21 are aimed at improving patient care and supporting general practice teams across the UK. Through investments in primary care networks, new roles, and retention schemes, patients can expect to receive high-quality care and access to a wider range of services.