GP contract requirements from 1 October 2025

NHS England is reminding GP practices of three key requirements taking effect from 1 October 2025. These are:

  • online consultation tools must be switched on for the duration of core hours
  • You and Your General Practice must be on practice websites
  • GP Connect Access Record (HTML and Structured) and Update Record must be enabled within GP Practice clinical systems.

NHS England has published guidance for GP practices to support the implementation of You and Your General Practice.

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