Cogora brands lead the way in coverage of the latest GP contract
The end of February proved to be one of the busiest times for Cogora’s editorial team as the release of the 2026/27 GP contract saw in-depth coverage across our primary care brands.
A letter sent to GP practices on February Tuesday 24th and seen by the editorial team, outlined a £485m funding uplift to general practice, alongside changes to workforce funding, prevention initiatives and an additional £25m available under the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
Cogora’s brands responded quickly as all the details emerged from the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, with breaking news, analysis and opinions tailored to their own audiences focusing on how the changes would affect those in general practice and the wider NHS when they come into force in April.
Through our coordinated reporting we were also able to demonstrate the strength of Cogora’s multi-brand ecosystem, as the editorial team was able to provide insight into how the new GP contract affects the whole of the primary care workforce.
Pulse led coverage for their grassroot GP audience and continues to do so with a dedicated hub on its website housing more than 22 news stories, analysis and blogs, including A full breakdown of what the changes mean and reaction from the Pulse editor Sofia Lind.
For practice managers, Management in Practice reported on the contract’s financial and organisational implications and published opinions from the sector.
And Pulse PCN examined the impact on primary care networks and the clinical directors who run them; highlighting how funding previously earmarked for PCN level capacity and access payments (CAP) would be redirected to support the recruitment of additional GPs and practice sessions.
Healthcare Leader provided a broader system-level perspective, analysing the funding changes and updates to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and what they could mean for integrated care systems and primary care leadership.
Cogora’s coverage also explored the contract’s implications for the wider multidisciplinary team. The Pharmacist reported on the expansion of obesity management in primary care, including increased access to weight-loss injections, as well as workforce developments such as proposals to include experienced GPs within ARRS.
Nursing in Practice ensured the nursing perspective was represented, covering concerns from the Royal College of Nursing that the new contract risks overlooking the contribution of general practice nurses within the primary care workforce.
And the coverage does not stop there with more to come in March; Pulse is recording its latest Pulse in Focus podcast on the new GP contract this week.