Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS England on (a) the timetable for the next review of the Additional Roles Reimbursement scheme and (b) the findings of previous ARRS reviews on GP control of money allocated as part of the scheme .

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) is subject to an annual review as part of the consultation on the GP Contract with the General Practitioners Committee in England, of the British Medical Association. NHS England works closely with the Department to implement any changes identified as part of this process.

My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has confirmed that recently qualified general practitioners (GPs) who are employed via the ARRS will continue to be supported through the scheme in 2025/26. The Department and NHS England started the consultation with the General Practitioners Committee in England on the proposed changes to the 2025/26 GP Contract on 19 December 2024. An announcement confirming the changes will be made before April 2025, and will include details of adjustments to the ARRS.