Wales will invest over £41 million into general practice this year as part of a deal struck between the government and GPs.
The deal includes a 4 percent increase in the general medical services contract in 2025 to 2026, and a guaranteed 5.8 percent recurrent funding uplift from 2026 to 2027.
The increase in the general medical services contract is in line with Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) recommendations.
The agreement follows negotiations between the Welsh Government, NHS Wales, and GPC (General Practitioners Committee) Wales.
The package for 2025 to 2026 includes £37.9m in new investment and the re-investment of £4m in additional capacity funding.
It sees a 1.77 percent uplift for expenses to help manage rising costs, alongside a recurrent £20m to support immediate stabilisation and to prepare for the next phase of service reform.
It also increases the partnership premium to support the retention of experienced clinicians and to make GP partnerships more attractive and sustainable.
For the first time in more than 20 years, a review of the allocation formula of the General Medical Services (GMS) contract will also be undertaken.
Health secretary Jeremy Miles said, "This investment demonstrates our unwavering commitment to general practice in Wales. The 4 percent pay uplift ensures fair recognition for GPs and practice staff who work tirelessly to deliver care for communities across our country.
"By providing multi-year funding certainty, we’re enabling practices to plan for the future with confidence and invest in the transformation our primary care services need."
As for the move to review the allocation formula, he said, "Reviewing the allocation formula of the GMS contract presents a major opportunity to ensure that funding is distributed fairly and reflects the current needs of practices and communities across Wales."
