What steps it is taking to ensure that people living in remote and rural areas are adequately served under the new GP contract.

The new GMScontract is supported by 33% increased investment in primary care over threeyears, allocated through a funding formula designed to respond to the needs ofremote and rural communities. The contract guarantees that patients across Scotland will continue to be offered atleast the range of services they currently receive and the contract’s qualityand outcomes framework will incentivise practices in all areas to improve thoseservices.