DSPT for PCNs: who submits, the network or the lead practice
A PCN only completes its own Data Security and Protection Toolkit if it is a separate organisation. Otherwise its processing goes in a practice's return.
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CQC sets out which GP practices it will assess first
CQC has published its priorities for primary care assessments, including ratings over 7 years old and a focused programme for lower-risk practices.
GP contract 2026/27: where things stand and what to have in place
A recap of the 2026/27 GP contract changes that applied from April, and the practical requirements practices should now have in place.
Phishing: four layers of defence for a practice team
NCSC advice on phishing is not just about training. Filtering, verification, MFA and a no-blame reporting culture all matter.
New ICB practice agreement for GP IT: sign by 30 September 2026
Version 3 of the ICB practice agreement, which covers the digital services your ICB provides, replaces the old CCG agreement and needs signing.
Global sum rises to £130.07 per weighted patient for 2026/27
NHS England confirmed the 2026/27 global sum and how PMS and APMS contracts get the same £6.73 per weighted patient uplift.