Searching across a PCN: sort the governance before the report
EMIS Web and SystmOne both support reporting across practices. Agree who can see what before anyone builds a network-wide search.
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PCN leads
The contract, QOF, CQC, systems and monitoring updates that matter for pcn leads, with what to do and by when.
DSPT 2026/27 version 9 published: submit by 30 June 2027
The 2026/27 Data Security and Protection Toolkit standard is out. GP practices have until 30 June 2027 to publish their assessment.
GP reimbursement scheme now covers locums and practice transfers
From 1 Oct 2026 practices can claim locum GP sessions under the practice level GP reimbursement scheme and pass entitlement to another practice.
Employment law: longer tribunal time limit and new harassment duties
Tribunal claim time limits doubled to six months from 1 Oct 2026. From 30 Oct 2026 employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.
GP IT operating model update: practice servers to move to cloud
Version 6.02 of the GP digital services operating model says remaining practice servers should move to secure cloud services by 31 March 2027.
Data breaches: what to report, and when, within 72 hours
Reportable personal data breaches must reach the ICO within 72 hours of you becoming aware. Every breach needs recording, reported or not.