Answers to frequently asked questions relating to the 2025/26 NHS Payment Scheme (NHSPS) are set out below. Please contact england.pricingenquiries@nhs.net if you have further questions.

Q: For activity paid on a variable basis, what data should be used for provider payments?

For activity paid on a variable basis, where reconciliation may be required, providers should be paid using quarterly freeze data. This is described in Section 46 of the technical guidance for the 2025/26 NHS Standard Contract.