The NHS at 70: General practice 1968 to 1999 The 1970s saw significant changes for GPs, but general practice then entered a relatively stable period - until the government decided to impose the 1990 GP contract. by Emma Bower Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up