Welsh Government Agrees £41m Deal with GPs

Welsh Government agrees £41m deal with GPs

A deal worth more than £41 million has been agreed between the Welsh Government and GPs.

More than £41m extra to be invested in GP services in Wales

General practice in Wales is set to receive more than £41 million in additional funding this year after the Welsh Government reached a new agreement with GP representatives. The deal includes a 4% uplift to the general medical services (GMS) contract for 2025-26, matching the recommendations of the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB). Ministers […]

Welsh Government hands GPs £41m pay boost after threat of dispute

The deal, struck between ministers, NHS Wales and the General Practitioners Committee (GPC) Wales, includes a 4% uplift to the general medical services contract in 2025‑26 — in line with independent DDRB recommendations — and a guaranteed 5.8% recurrent funding uplift from 2026‑27. Health Secretary Jeremy Miles said the package “demonstrates our unwavering commitment to general practice in Wales,” adding: “The 4% pay uplift ensures fair recogni…