From April 2026, the Capacity and Access Improvement Payments (CAIP) have been replaced by a new national GP Reimbursement Scheme. This change moves funding control from PCNs back to individual practices, allowing contractors to claim directly for salaried GP costs under clear eligibility and additionality rules. Practices can continue CAIP‑funded posts by claiming reimbursement through the new Section 14A provisions, ensuring local flexibility while maintaining accountability for patient access and workforce expansion.