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Helpful information and guidance for general practice

CQC inspection preparation for GP practices: your complete guide14/03/2026

CQC inspection preparation for GP practices: your complete guide

Prepare for your CQC GP practice inspection with a 2-week action plan. Covers quality statements, evidence folders, and how to generate missing documents fast.

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5 CQC red flags that trigger a deeper inspection of your practice02/03/2026

5 CQC red flags that trigger a deeper inspection of your practice

Five warning signs that prompt CQC inspectors to look more closely at a GP practice. What triggers concern, why it matters, and how to fix each one before inspection.

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GP contract 2026/27: your compliance checklist for April01/03/2026

GP contract 2026/27: your compliance checklist for April

A practical compliance checklist for the GP contract 2026/27. What your practice needs to evidence by April, from same-day access to mandatory Advice & Guidance.

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Risk assessments for GP practices: what CQC actually looks for01/03/2026

Risk assessments for GP practices: what CQC actually looks for

A practical guide to writing GP practice risk assessments that satisfy CQC inspectors, covering structure, review cycles, and the mistakes that trigger concerns.

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QOF 2026/27: what your clinical system can't tell you yet26/02/2026

QOF 2026/27: what your clinical system can't tell you yet

Prepare for QOF 2026/27 before the business rules land. Clinical guidance on DM037, HF009, OB004/OB005, CD001/CD002, and vaccination improvement thresholds.

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GP contract 2026/27: the 60-second briefing24/02/2026

GP contract 2026/27: the 60-second briefing

The GP contract 2026/27 in 60 seconds. £485m uplift, £292m PCN-to-practice shift, same-day urgent access mandate, QOF changes, and ARRS opens to all GPs.

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Getting Ready for Same-Day Urgent Access in Your GP Practice: A Readiness Sprint24/02/2026

Getting Ready for Same-Day Urgent Access in Your GP Practice: A Readiness Sprint

A 5-week sprint to meet the 2026-27 contract's same-day urgent access requirement: assess your gaps, formalise your triage, fix your data, and build a safety net before April.

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GP contract 2026/27 — follow the money: where the £485 million actually goes24/02/2026

GP contract 2026/27 — follow the money: where the £485 million actually goes

Where the £485m GP contract uplift actually goes. Financial analysis of income gains, losses from A&G and Weight Management, QOF changes, and ARRS opportunities.

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