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Making ARRS Work

Stethoscope on a laptop, representing ARRS workforce support in primary care

ARRS funding has brought meaningful change to primary care. Additional roles are now embedded across PCNs and are supporting better access, broader skill mix and more joined-up patient care. As ARRS continues to mature, the conversation is shifting from implementation to optimisation. How practices make it work alongside existing teams matters more than ever. The […]

ARRS in 2025/26: What Contract Changes Mean for Your Workforce

Primary care workforce planning meeting with consultants reviewing ARRS funding opportunities, supported by Vela Medical Group.

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) has been central to workforce planning in primary care since 2019. For 2025/26, the new GP contract introduces greater flexibility in how PCNs can use this funding. This makes it essential to review your approach and plan ahead. What has changed in 2025/26? What PCNs should do differently this […]

How Vela Helps Practices Make the Most of ARRS Funding

Person reviewing funding documents at a desk, representing ARRS planning and recruitment strategy for primary care

For GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs), the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) offers a significant opportunity to grow multidisciplinary teams, ease pressure on GPs and improve access for patients. But while the funding is there, making the most of it can be challenging without the right support. At Vela Medical Group, we help […]

​The Essential Role of Dietitians in Primary Care

A smiling female healthcare professional in a white coat consulting with an elderly patient in a well-lit medical office. Vela Medical Group is a trusted GP agency, supplying GP practices with experienced locum staff, including locum pharmacists and primary care professionals.

As primary care evolves, the spotlight on dietitians grows brighter. Gone are the days when general practices were solely the realm of GPs and nurses. The introduction of Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) roles has diversified the primary care team, welcoming a range of specialists including dietitians. The recruitment landscape is shifting. Practices, grappling with […]

The Unseen Heroes: Elevating Patient Care with Locum Pharmacy Technicians

A pharmacist carefully dispensing medication on a counting tray, with a computer keyboard and prescription bottle in hand. Vela Medical Group is a leading clinical pharmacist agency, supplying skilled locum pharmacists to GP practices across London, Bedfordshire, Kent, and Essex.

​In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the unsung heroes often make the most significant impact. Enter Pharmacy Technicians—especially those in locum positions—who are pivotal in enhancing patient safety and promoting health within primary care settings. At Vela Medical Group, we’ve witnessed the transformative effect of integrating Pharmacy Technicians into our multidisciplinary teams, and it’s nothing short […]