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‘Starting out as a GP locum’ guide updated for GPs for 2025/26

26th February 2026 by NASGP

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‘Starting out as a GP locum’ guide updated for GPs for 2025/26

NASGP’s handbook, sponsored by MPS, has had an update for 2026. A must-read for new and would-be locums.

Members can download the handbook from the NASGP website: https://www.nasgp.org.uk/handbooks

The guide is a practical, confidence-building guide for doctors considering sessional work, written by locums who understand the realities of starting out.

It walks through what to expect and how to prepare – from registration and paperwork to finding work, setting terms, and working safely and sustainably as an independent GP.

Produced by NASGP in partnership with Medical Protection, the guide combines professional insight with real-world experience, helping new and newly-qualified GPs avoid common pitfalls and build strong foundations from day one.

NASGP members can download the resource here: https://www.nasgp.org.uk/handbooks

"NASGP came along way before people understood the need for sessional and small group practices to be valued by the system. On joining as a single-handed GP many years ago, I was welcomed into the team by initially wrote a few blogs for the organisation, which followed my understanding of yet another NHS reorganisation. It was only due to the vision and drive of Richard, your founder, that NASGP survived the large practice dominance. The inception of being a portal for the needs of GP locums was a masterstroke. Those who knew about it quickly realised the true meaning of networking. So here we are many years down the line and in footballing terminology NASGP now play in the Premier League.
"Well done to all as this is a just reward for the loyalty, dedication and hard work of your team. I have fond memories of working with NASGP and would urge every practice, large or small, to join this organisation, there are only gains and no losses."

Dr Tony Hall-Jones, retired GP

Dr Tony Hall-Jones, retired GP

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