On 28 October 2025, following agreement with the British Medical Association (BMA), the Scottish Government announced a three-year funding package for core General Practice (£531 million investment in General Practice - gov.scot). This new, additional funding builds to a recurring £249 million in three years’ time. The funding will help boost staff numbers and capacity, support day-to-day operations and make it easier for people to access GP services. Governance and oversight of the new core investment rests with the General Practice Programme Board, chaired by the Director of Primary Care Tim McDonnell and reporting to Scottish Ministers, and is fully integrated with work progressing under the Service Renewal Framework. 

This circular provides guidance and confirm arrangements for additional core investment in General Practice from 2026/27.