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Welsh GMS contract referendum now open

Following a series of tripartite negotiations on the Welsh GMS contract, we have received a ‘best and final’ proposal from the Welsh Government. We're holding a referendum for GPs in  Wales on the proposal for the Welsh GMS contract 2024/25.
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