Contract changes and implementation of funding

Global sum has been uplifted to £112.50 per weighted patient for GP practices to implement the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Board (DDRB) uplift. Locum reimbursement rates were also increased, along with the pay elements of workforce-related transformational funding. From 1 October, newly qualified GPs can be recruited as part of the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS). Primary care networks (PCNs) can request the necessary funding as outlined in the updated PCN contract directed enhanced service. Three other PCN funding streams have been increased to reflect the DDRB uplift: core PCN support, the care home premium service and the enhanced access service.  The maximum reimbursement rates for existing ARRS staff have been uplifted with effect from 1 October to align with Agenda for Change pay scale uplifts.