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NASGP adds new Membership Director to support with GPs and practices

10th October 2025 by NASGP

NASGP adds new Membership Director to support with GPs and practices

Rich Curno has joined the National Association of Sessional GPs in a newly-created role as Director of Membership.

Rich comes to NASGP from the Chief of Staff Association and brings over 20 years of experience into his new role with us. He has previously worked with other membership organisations, bringing professionals together to foster learning, share insights and drive meaningful change. He has also held senior roles in both national and international contexts, including as Deputy CEO of the United Nations Association and Director of Network at the thinktank New Local.

As Director of Membership at NASGP, Richard applies his expertise with a collaborative and strategic approach, supporting sessional GPs across the UK. He said: “I’m thrilled to be joining NASGP at such an exciting time. This strong, vibrant community of GPs is doing vital work, and I’m looking forward to helping deepen those connections, amplify members’ voices and continue building the sense of belonging that makes NASGP so special.”

NASGP Chair Dr Richard Fieldhouse said: “We are thrilled that Rich Curno is joining us as our new Director of Membership. His proven experience in building professional communities will be invaluable to NASGP members. Sessional GPs are the flexible, skilled resource the NHS desperately needs, and this role ensures we amplify their voices and deepen the vital support required for them to thrive.”

Helen Holmes-Fogg, NASGP’s CEO, said: “Rich is really going to dig deep to understand and bring a membership and community which adds value and brings people together. Working collaboratively with partners across the NHS, he will bring more benefits and opportunities for the NASGP community.”

"The security that LocumDeck brings with the comprehensive terms and conditions, and clarity around the workload I am willing to undertake isn’t there if I agree to a booking via email. It is when practices book through LocumDeck. This is what makes LocumDeck such a powerful tool. It gives me confidence knowing that I’m not going to get inundated with an unsafe surgery or workload."

Dr Charles Elliott, former GP locum (now partner) and Chambers lead, Frimley

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