Emma and Nick reflect on last week’s RCGP annual conference, in particular the details of the college’s manifesto to save general practice and the Labour party’s reaction to it.They look ahead to what might happen to the GP contract in England as we come towards the end of the current five-year deal, as well as discuss pay rises for practice nurses and the collapse of contract talks in Wales. And they look at online access to patient records, a contractual requirement in England that comes into effect next week, and some of the concerns around this.Our good news story this week is about patient satisfaction with access to general practice.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksRead all the news from the RCGP conference hereGeneral practice could see 'new contract for a generation' from 2028ARRS model should be 'turned on its head', says BMA GP leaderUnions warn not all GP practices can afford 6% staff pay riseGeneral practice in Wales 'at risk of collapse' after contract talks break downRemote access to GP records risks domestic abuse survivors' safety, BMA warns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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