UPDATE: Appointment mapping exercise deadline extended to 31 July 2021

We have just learned that NHS England have extended the standardised GP appointment categories mapping exercise deadline until 31 July. This also means the first payments to PCNs move from 30 September to 31 October.

The NHS England communication explaining this can be viewed here, our guidance remains current and can be viewed here.

Last updated : 28 Jul 2021

 

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