GP contract changes 2025/26: key requirements from 1 October 2025

Following the letter of 28 February 2025 about agreed changes to the GP Contract in 2025/26, NHS England has sent a reminder to GP practices of three key requirements taking effect from 1 October 2025. These are:

online consultation tools must be switched on for the duration of core hours
You and Your General Practice must be on practice websites
GP Connect Access Record (HTML and Structured) and Update Record must be enabled within GP Practice clinical systems.

NHS England has published guidance for GP practices to support the implementation of You and Your General Practice.