Category: Career & wellbeing

Advice on making the most of your career, maintaining your wellbeing at work and work-life balance for GP locums.

Using flexible work to build a portfolio career in GP education

Using flexible work to build a portfolio career in GP education

Dr Fernando explains how a desire for better work-life balance initially led him to general practice, and how his passion for medical education became the key to unlocking a global role with Medscape.

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Setting up my own business as a GP: what I wish I’d known

Setting up my own business as a GP: what I wish I’d known

Dr Clare Sieber on seven things she wishes she'd known – and how good data, scrutiny and networking can reduce risk and improve outcomes quickly.

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Podcast – Dr Helen Garr: ‘Stop being a superhero GP’

Podcast – Dr Helen Garr: ‘Stop being a superhero GP’

Dr Richard Fieldhouse is joined by Dr Helen Garr, Medical Director of NHS Practitioner Health, for a candid conversation about the mental health of the GP workforce in 2026.

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NASGP launches free community space for sessional GPs

NASGP launches free community space for sessional GPs

NASGP has launched a new online community space for sessional GPs, bringing together events, discussion, and national policy news and analysis in one shared place.

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A GP with a law degree: Why I studied for a Graduate Diploma in Law

A GP with a law degree: Why I studied for a Graduate Diploma in Law

There is a growing number of legally qualified GPs out there that have gone on to pursue portfolio careers – here’s why.

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Video: Dr Sarah Coope on burnout prevention and finding joy at work

Video: Dr Sarah Coope on burnout prevention and finding joy at work

Listen to Dr Sarah Coope, You Are Not A Frog presenter, on burnout prevention, GP job satisfaction, and stratetgising for a portfolio career.

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Life after burnout: Dr Sarah Jacques on workable portfolio GP careers

Life after burnout: Dr Sarah Jacques on workable portfolio GP careers

Listen to watch Dr Fieldhouse's conversation with the GP and Doctors' Association UK spokesperson Dr Jacques.

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Video: Dr Sarah Jacques on a portfolio GP career after burnout

Video: Dr Sarah Jacques on a portfolio GP career after burnout

Portfolio GP and Doctors' Association Uk spokesperson Dr Sarah Jacques shares her journey from suicidal thoughts in burnout to building a sustainable, balanced portfolio GP career.

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‘Self-compassion and reflection’ event scheduled for GPs in November

‘Self-compassion and reflection’ event scheduled for GPs in November

Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee shares insight from her practice as a GP and coach with members at our November event.

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How to manage stress as a GP locum or salaried GP

How to manage stress as a GP locum or salaried GP

Both GP locums and salaried GPs face demanding and unique challenges in their roles. However, by setting clear boundaries and engaging in self-care practices , GPs can cultivate resilience and maintain wellbeing.

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Nearly half of GPs now struggling with workload, GMC survey finds

Nearly half of GPs now struggling with workload, GMC survey finds

Of GPs polled, 44% are struggling, 46% report being dissatisfied and six out of 10 GPs found it difficult to provide sufficient patient care at least weekly.

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GP locum burnout support: signs, risks, and how to access referrals

GP locum burnout support: signs, risks, and how to access referrals

Signs, risks, and how to get help.

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Work-life balance for GP locums and salaried GPs: risks, tips and tricks

Work-life balance for GP locums and salaried GPs: risks, tips and tricks

For GPs, work-life balance means maintaining a sustainable workload while delivering high-quality patient care.

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Six steps for GP locums to take for self-employment status

Six steps for GP locums to take for self-employment status

Where your status is self-employed and you’re new to providing locum services, tell HMRC as soon as you begin so they can get you into the self-assessment system and set up the correct type of NIC record for you. 

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Podcast: Post-traumatic growth for GPs with Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee

Podcast: Post-traumatic growth for GPs with Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee

Richard talks to Dr Sen Mukherjee – GP, wellbeing advocate, and founder of Your Wellbeing Doctor – about her journey through medicine.

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Reporting a crime: confidentiality considerations for GP locums

Reporting a crime: confidentiality considerations for GP locums

Dr Emma Green, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, advises.

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GPs ‘working for free’ to stay on Performer’s List, registrars warn

GPs ‘working for free’ to stay on Performer’s List, registrars warn

Leading GP registrars Dr Victoria McKay and Dr Cheska Ball warned that GPs were working in low-paid roles or seeking unemployment benefits due to the workforce shortage in the UK, in an exclusive new interview for Pulse.

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Bank holidays, school terms and half-term breaks: 2027 dates for GPs

Bank holidays, school terms and half-term breaks: 2027 dates for GPs

Use our resource to add your availability on LocumDeck well in advance. 

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The Sessional GP Magazine April 2025

The Sessional GP Magazine April 2025

Read the new issue now.

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Bank holidays, school terms and half-term breaks: 2026 dates for GPs

Bank holidays, school terms and half-term breaks: 2026 dates for GPs

Use our resource to add your availability on LocumDeck well in advance. 

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NASGP chair to join industry panel on workforce crisis

NASGP chair to join industry panel on workforce crisis

Dr Richard Fieldhouse will join Pulse editor Jaimie Kaffash at a panel next month.

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Inquests: key considerations for GP locums 

Inquests: key considerations for GP locums 

Dr Heidi Mounsey, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, explains how inquests work and why it is important that GP locums are aware of the process.

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GP-led charity selected to receive NASGP’s annual Christmas donation

GP-led charity selected to receive NASGP’s annual Christmas donation

Doctors of the World UK is the UK chapter of the global Médecins du Monde network, an international human rights organisation made up of 17 chapters around the world working on both domestic and international health projects.

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GP locum to practice feedback – ‘exit’ insights for practice managers

GP locum to practice feedback – ‘exit’ insights for practice managers

Share this simple form with GP locums to request feedback on their session at your practice.

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