Latest GPC update 25th July 2025
BMA: OpenSAFELY Data Provision Notice
Data Provision Notice (DPN) for OpenSAFELY to allow expansion to non-COVID-19 analyses has been sent to practices using EMIS Web (Optum) and SystmOne (TPP). The functionality to allow an opt-in for EMIS rolled out this week, and the functionality for SystmOne is already there. Medicus is out of scope.
OpenSAFELY has the full support of GPCE and Joint GP IT Committee. The original COVID-19 service grew out of the pandemic and was unique in the sense that it functioned as a Trusted Research Environment where the most disclosive data (the GP data) stayed in the system suppliers' systems, with the GP remaining as data controller, but, via the Data Direction/DPN in force, made those data available for querying by NHSE, with the subsequent outputs coming under the controllership of NHSE. There is a level of transparency with OpenSAFELY not seen elsewhere – a key factor in gaining our support.
Practices have to comply with the Data Provision Notice by law, however the data will not be able to be accessed until practices, as the data controller, have signalled approval.
GP Premises Survey 2025 – final chance
We’re calling on all practice managers and premises-owning partners across England to take part in our GP Premises Survey 2025, to help us gather essential data on the condition of GP buildings. This evidence will directly shape our proposals and negotiations with Government – supporting our case for the urgent investment and backing your practice needs.
Help us advocate for better premises and stronger support for general practice - take the survey
Seasonal Flu Programme
NHS England has published the specification for the annual flu programme. The specification and other related documents are available here. Practices will have until 21 August to sign up.
HPV catch-up campaign
NHSE has released information about the HPV vaccinating catch-up campaign (21 July 2025 to 31 March 2026). Practices should invite unvaccinated individuals aged 16-24, including:
all females born on or before 1 September 2009 – up to their 25th birthday
males born from 1 September 2006 to 31 August 2009 (inclusive). Eligibility for boys was only extended to those entering year 8 from September 2019, in line with the JCVI recommendation
Practices will be eligible for an item of services fee (£10.06) for each vaccination administered, in line with the SFE. Further information is available on the NHS England website.
MMR vaccinations for practice staff
Due to recent measles outbreaks, NHSE has confirmed that GP practices will be allowed to administer MMR vaccines to their eligible staff who are registered with another practice under INT (immediately necessary treatment). This is a time limited arrangement from 1 August 2025 until 31 March 2026.
Completing doses must be administered in accordance with the recommended intervals in the Green Book and by 31 March 2026. An item of service fee cannot be claimed for MMR vaccines administered to staff registered with another practice, but indemnity cover will be provided through the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) and nationally supplied MMR stock can be used.
BMA: Inclisiran reimbursement
NHSE has informed us of an issue regarding reimbursement for Inclisiran, whereby payments have been delayed. NHSE is working with NHSBSA to implement a system change to ensure Inclisiran is reimbursed correctly going forward. In the meantime, NHSBSA are calculating retrospective adjustments from October 2024 to ensure that any missed payments will be made to contractors via PCSE. The long-term solution will be implemented in Spring 2026. GPCE reminds practices that Inclisiran prescribing and delivery needs to be part of a locally commissioned enhanced service agreed by your LMC.