General Practice funding can feel complex, opaque and ever-changing — but understanding how the money really moves is essential for sustainable leadership.

In this fast-paced and practical session, Daniel Vincent will break down how funding flows through Primary Care, providing a clear and accessible overview of the GP contract for those new to General Practice, while bringing the latest financial and operational updates for experienced Practice Managers and Partners.

We’ll cover how core funding works, where additional income streams sit, how national policy decisions translate into local financial impact, and what it all means for day-to-day operational management. With the 26/27 contract announcement due, this session may include “hot off the press” insights and immediate implications for practices if the update lands during the first day of the conference.

Whether you are trying to understand the basics, sense-check your current model, or prepare your practice for upcoming changes, this session will leave you clearer, more confident, and better equipped to lead financially resilient services.

And to keep everyone on their toes — there will be an interactive quiz, with a prize for the winner.

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:

• Describe how funding flows through Primary Care, including the core elements of the GP contract and how practices are paid.
• Differentiate between core, enhanced, and locally commissioned income streams, and understand how each impacts operational delivery.
• Interpret the key components of the 26/27 contract update (subject to announcement timing) and assess the practical implications for their practice.
• Recognise common financial misconceptions within General Practice and identify opportunities to strengthen financial oversight.
• Link contract changes to operational decision-making, including workforce, service delivery, and sustainability planning.
• Apply practical insights to improve financial confidence and leadership effectiveness within their own practice.
• Delegates will leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger strategic understanding of how money really works in General Practice.