The BMA GPC England has rejected the 2024/25 GP contract changes. The contract will now be put to BMA members in a referendum. The referendum cannot prevent the Government from choosing to impose their changes to the contract, but it will send a strong signal as to how the profession feels about a potential third successive contractual imposition by Government and where to collectively go next.
Find out more about the current contract changes here.
So you can feel fully informed before you vote, the BMA GPC are holding a series of webinars and will publish a set of iterative FAQs so you can read and reflect with your practice colleagues. FAQs will be updated the more feedback is received. Practice Managers are welcome to attend the webinars.
What to expect:
- A presentation from GPC England Officers outlining the context of the 2024/25 contract and what it means both for your practice, and you as a GP. A summary of next steps and the choice BMA GP members will need to make in the referendum
- A roadmap of what the months ahead may look like
- The opportunity to have your questions answered – please send your questions in advance to gpreferendum@bma.org.uk
Webinar dates and times:
National: Wednesday 6th March 19.30 - 21.00
North West: Thursday 14th March 12.30 - 14.00
National Catch-Up: Thursday 21st March
12.30 - 14.00
19.30 - 21.00
Please get in touch for the Microsoft Teams links for the above webinars.
These webinars will NOT be recorded, so please attend your regional slot, or a national catch-up session. The referendum opens on Thursday 7th March and closes midday Wednesday 27th March.
How you vote will determine the next steps as a profession.
To take part in the referendum you must be a BMA member. You will then receive an email with a unique voting link. New members must join by 21st March to vote and have your say on this contract imposition in England.
The fight to save general practice in England starts here, because if not now, when? Join the BMA today to have your say – join.
The BMA GPC England Chair, Dr Katie Bramall- Stainer, explains in a video below why the BMA are launching the referendum on the GP 24/25 contract changes from 7 March and why it's crucial all members have their say. You can find the video on Twitter.
