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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Wes Streeting: Ending the 8am scramble for GP appointments ‘a big challenge’

GPs could be rewarded for sending less people to hospital - (Rex)

Health Secretary Wes Streeting hailed a new GP contract as a “breakthrough moment” in ending the ongoing dispute between GPs and the government.

The agreement, covering the 2025/26 financial year, promises a 7.2% increase in the total value of the GP contract. This boost in funding aims to address rising costs faced by practices, including staff wages, building maintenance, and increasing patient numbers.

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