Category: Working as a GP

Advice on chambers, risk management and training for GP locums.

The Sessional GP Magazine February 2025

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GP provider hands back contract following non-payment concerns

More than 40 GPs were affected by issues related to the company, with two alleging that they were owed ‘in excess of £300,000’.

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Salaried GPs outnumber locums as 3k GPs leave the profession

In 2015, the salaried GP workforce was just 70% of the size of the GP locum workforce; in 2024, it was 104%.

Salaried GPs

One in four GPs ‘looking for work’ despite estimated 5,300-GP shortfall

More than one in four GPs are ‘looking for work’ despite GP partners and practice managers reporting shortages, a new large-scale survey by Pulse has found.

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Physician associate review will consider ‘scope of practice’

Physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) may receive an enhanced scope of practice following the Leng Review, the Government announced this week.

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Video: Finding locum work and getting bookings on LocumDeck

By following these five tips, you’ll not only optimise your LocumDeck profile but also increase your chances of getting booked and building long-term relationships with practices.

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GP locums raise non-payment problems with ministers

The Welsh Government has said it is ‘very concerned’ about GPs not being paid.

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GPs invited to join NASGP workshop on NHS 10-Year Plan consultations

NASGP chair Dr Richard Fieldhouse will host a virtual workshop at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5 February, collate responses from the workshop and feed them back to the Department for Health and Social Care, who are leading the ‘Change NHS’ project.

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BMA to lead new open event on sessional GP unemployment

Leading BMA, GPC and RCGP GPs will lead a virtual rally on the problem of sessional GP unemployment.

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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.

GP locums owed thousands, launch campaign against provider

GPs were owed £32,000 in unpaid invoices.

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Salaried GPs could be ‘forced’ to locum to reduce national insurance

Practices are considering making salaried GPs work as locums to eliminate the cost of national insurance, a leading specialist accountant has said.

Salaried GPs

Setting GP locum session rates: how much to charge

Hourly and sessional charges, terms to consider, and BMA advice on rate-setting for GP locums.

Physician associates face independent review in 2025

Physician associates will be the subject of a new independent review ordered by health secretary Wes Streeting, the government has announced.

Browse our NASGP Locum Chambers directory

NASGP Locum Chambers is ideal for GP locums who don’t want to go it alone. Each local NASGP Locum Chambers is a local team of up to 15 GP locums who meet up regularly. It is a collaborative group who share a dedicated manager and clinical director while retaining independence.

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NASGP adds new CEO with federation, NHS111 experience

Helen Holmes-Fogg has now joined NASGP as its new chief executive officer.

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Only 5% of PCNs hired GPs through ARRS, survey finds

Only 13 primary care networks have hired GPs locums using Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funding.

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GP locum checklist

Jiya Liz Peter developed a practical checklist that helps streamline common processes, making the experience seamless for all involved.

Seven in 10 GP practices in England ‘now taking part in collective action’

The majority of practices in England (70%) are now taking some form of collective action, including limiting patient contacts to 25 a day, stopping any rationing of referrals, investigations and admissions, and offering voluntary services to plug local commissioning gaps.