The BMA have had some queries regarding the HEE (Health Education England) education contract that some practices have been asked to sign.

Following discussions with HEE, the BMA continue to advise that practices do not need to sign this contract if they are not happy to do so.

The contract was introduced in some locations to formalise the payment mechanism for practices to be paid for training and supervision, however the contract was not general practice specific and included much which applied to hospitals. 

The BMA will now be working with HEE and NHS England towards a more suitable contract for general practices and will provide an update when there are any developments.