The NASGP has called for GP locums to be represented on Integrated Care Systems (ICS) boards.
ICS boards make decisions about how Integrated Care Systems are run. There are currently 18 ICS around the country.
The BMA has called for GP partners to have mandated representation on ICS boards, Pulse reports.
Dr Richard Fieldhouse, chair of the NASGP, wrote: “I’m not saying GP locums should be mandated to be on these too, but NHS England must not overlook the sheer number of GP locums who are, for whatever reason, not currently partners.
“We support the BMA in their call for greater professional representation at ICS board level, for GPs on PCN boards to be represented alongside GPs on CCG boards, whilst bearing in mind that freelance GP locums too can be senior level PCN and CCG board members, and we should be doing more to reach GP locums through networks such as the NASGP Locum Chambers, and GP locums outside local networks.
“Whilst GP locums might not have the rich in-depth knowledge of GP work in a single practice, we work across dozens of different practices and systems and can bring our skills and unique insights to help shape services across wide areas.”