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Locum’s widower loses second death-in-service appeal

A High Court appeals judge has rejected an appeal from Carl Sanderson, widower of GP locum Dr Helen Sanderson, that the ...

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Ooh! BMA clarifies nifty way to avoid annualisation

If your sole modus operandi as a GP is as a locum, and are contributing to the NHS pension scheme, it's pretty much guar...

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Locum’s employment status deemed ‘worker’ after Employment Appeal Tribunal

An Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that a GP locum, working through their own limited company for an out-of-h...

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New tier 2019 2020 annualisation calculator for 2015 NHS Pension Scheme

NHS Pensions have released a new calculator to help GP 2015 Scheme GPs in England and Wales calculate which they should ...

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Taking a one day break from the 2015 scheme automatically triggers annualisation

NHS Pensions have confirmed directly with NASGP that, with effect from 1st April 2019, annualisation for freelance GP lo...

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Treasury to fulfil NHS pension employer contribution gap for one year

If you're a GP locum working in England or Wales and pensioning your work into the NHS pension scheme, the announcement ...

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NHS annualisation for GP locums – what a difference a day makes

For something so crucial to our welfare, it's quite staggering how news about the NHS Pension Scheme has to be drip-fed ...

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NHS England I&R Scheme gets a revamp

NHS England relaunched the Induction & Refresher Scheme in 2016, during which time 785 GPs have applied to join the ...

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BMA publishes its locum practice agreement

NASGP were informed today via Pulse that the BMA have produced a new BMA locum practice agreement. NASGP has not had pre...

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Wales Government in move that could restrict GP locums

Wales Government Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced that Wales will be the first nation in the UK to introduc...

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NHS Pensions publishes 2015 scheme annualisation calculator

The much anticipated 2015 scheme guide and calculator guide have been published today. All are available on the NHS Pens...

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Type 2 self assessment – there is no news

NB we're in close contact with the clever people on the GPC sessional GP subcommittee who are keeping a close eye on thi...

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2019 in view pt 2 – Proposed changes to NHS pension scheme

The NHS pension scheme is re-evaluated on a four yearly basis. As part of this, the NHS pension Scheme Advisory Board of...

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2019 in view pt 1 – DHSC aim to launch state-backed indemnity for GPs in April 2019

Brexit is not the only messy, unclear, untried scheme to be launched in the first half of this year. The government is a...

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Little Donkey, with your precious load

For over a decade now, instead of writing Christmas cards to all sessional GP groups across the UK, we've instead been d...

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Pressure mounts to sort out Capita chaos

Short version: please consider submitting a Subject Access Request to NHSE using the form below! Campaign group GP Survi...

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Unfairly affected by NHS pension annualisation? Help the BMA legally challenge the rules.

Earlier this year, there was an outcry amongst GPs as the implications of annualisation rules introduced in the 2015 NHS...

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Locum GP workforce numbers out for the count

Since NASGP's inception back in 1997, reporting of GP numbers both in the national and medical press have, without excep...

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NHS England email pilot open to GP locums

NHS Digital's plans for enabling every locum in England to have a work email address are coming together, and as part of...

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Reassurance from BMA sought in aftermath NHS pension annualisation

NASGP chairman Dr Richard Fieldhouse has today written to Dr Richard Vautrey, chairman of the BMA's General Practitioner...

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LocumDeck has gone paperless with NHS pension forms

LocumDeck's NHS pension forms now have a paperless option, so with the new tax year about to begin, now would be the per...

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GP locums entitled to NHS pension annualisation correction

If you worked as a GP locum in the same practice for more than six months during 2016/17, ended up pensioning your work ...

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Last-minute respite for GPs struggling to comprehend and complete Type 2 forms

27 February 2018 14.40pm With less than 24 hours before the 28 February 2018 deadline to submit Type 2 self-assessment f...

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BMA withdraws its guidance on annualising of 2015 pension scheme contributions

In a surprising and confusing development today, Friday 23 February 2018, the BMA has officially withdrawn its guidance ...

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The locum pension paradox – annualising days not covered by death in service

The emerging implications of the 365-day annualisation of pensions for GPs within the 2015 pension scheme become even mo...

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Merry Christmas, As One

Every Christmas we make a donation to a charity on behalf of our members; this year we've chosen 'As One', a campaign by...

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Lantum takes control of Locum Organiser

In an email to GPs’ nhs.net email accounts across the UK last week, ex-Mckinsey management consultant Melissa Morris, CE...

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Shake up to childcare funding to benefit GP locums

The government has announced that it's doubling free childcare to 30 hours a week and introducing Tax-Free Childcare, wh...

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October edition of The Sessional GP out now

In the 97th edition of The Sessional GP magazine, Kate runs us through mindfulness, Judith wonders why we don't prescrib...

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CQC documents

Advice from CQC on compliance documentation for practices engaging locum GPs

Nigel Sparrow, the CQC's Senior National GP Advisor and Responsible Officer, has published some new helpful guidance to ...

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20% discount on online level 3 child safeguarding module

Online training modules can be a great way to conveniently get up to speed with certain learning needs and, being compul...

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June edition of The Sessional GP out now

In our 95th edition of The Sessional GP, Sonia has some smart advice on setting goals, Sara begins a series on capturing...

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Exclusive – new unique identifying reference number now compulsory on all England & Wales locum pension forms

NHS Pensions (England and Wales) have not* announced that they've updated both their Locum A and B forms to each include...

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April Locum Bs must include extra 0.08% for all payments

A bank holiday weekend approaches and we know you’ll all be looking forward to doing your end of month Locum B forms. Bu...

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New GP retention scheme from NHS England

If you're currently on  a performers list but seriously considering leaving general practice, but a part-time job with g...

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Exclusive – New Locum A and B forms released for England & Wales

The new Locum A and B forms for England and Wales - use for all invoices for work carried out from 1st April 2017 - have...

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NASGP membership free to GP registrars

More newly qualified GPs are becoming GP locums than ever before, yet few if any receive any specific training, or gain ...

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HMRC off-payroll IR35

Autumn statement brings added uncertainty to limited company locum GPs

Don't just take our word for it ...I wanted to share...how AMAZINGLY GOOD the new NASGP online invoicing system (LocumDe...

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February edition of The Sessional GP out now

In our 93rd edition of The Sessional GP, Sonia sets some goals, Judith has been to India, Liz has just finished doing yo...

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Indemnity inflation payments for locum GPs

NHS England has, further to its GP Indemnity Review into compensate for 'indemnity inflation',  has now said:The payme...

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Thriving as a GP locum

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[NASGP’s LocumDeck] is really less than a minute to invoice and do the pension forms, with everything calculated perfectly.
Annette Steele, December 2016
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I have decided to retire from medicine, and so from the NASGP too. You have my heartfelt thanks for being around, especially for all the useful articles in your journal, and I wish you well for the future.
Dr Stephen PopeMember since 2000Yorkshire
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I’ve recommended [NASGP invoicing] to my colleague/friend who is also starting out as a locum GP.
Christine Vickery, September 2016
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“We’ve worked with the NASGP now for over a decade, and have always been impressed with their commitment to promoting a really productive working relationship between practices and GP locums, with the ultimate aim of making sure patients receive the best care, no matter which GP they see.”
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The quality and contents of the magazine are superb, and it’s wonderful that GP locums now have a voice and are seen as a vital part of the medical workforce.
Dr Irene Bainbridge, September 2015
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I regret not having joined earlier!!!
Dr Maria Tome, December 2015
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“Thank you for the service you have provided while I have been a member over the last few years. I have found the website and sessional magazine very helpful during my time as a locum.”
Dr Rachael Scott, August 2017
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I feel strongly that sessional GPs need an organisation solely focussed on representing their interests.
Dr Tim CantorKent
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“I am delighted by the way the NASGP has grown and become such a good support group for locums and other non-principals. I have really appreciated the mailings and enjoyed attending one conference. Please keep up the good work!”
Dr Sarah Steed, July 2018
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[NASGP invoicing] is fairly self-explanatory and having never made/sent an invoice before it’s made my life a lot easier, and made me feel reassured I hadn’t forgotten anything important.
Dr Christine Vickery, September 2016
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Thank you for many years of help and support in an increasingly difficult job as a sessional GP in the NHS.
Dr Bettina JamesDevon
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“My accountant husband said that invoicing on Locumdeck was very impressive. Incredibly easy to use and intuitive – excellent piece of work!”
Dr Daphne Hazel, February 2018
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LocumDeck really is brilliant – I’ve always relied on my own system – never put my faith in any other system – but was genuinely buzzing when I used it yesterday – how easy it was to use and how many other things it does. It will significantly change and improve my invoicing and end of the month!
Dr Kathryn Furneaux, May 2017
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“I don’t normally do this, but just to say that I thought your article at the front of the latest NASGP magazine, about clinical errors, was really excellent. Great, and very thoughtful, writing. NASGP member.”
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I have found membership very helpful during my time as a locum and GP and would like to thank you very much.
Dr Louise Napier-HemyCheshire
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“I am a newly qualified Sessional GP. I am thankful to you and your team for the splendid work you do for all of us. LocumDeck is the only platform that allows GPs to be in control and I am glad I am a member of NASGP since my Trainee days.”
Dr Karthik Krishna, 2019
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“I started working as a locum GP in January this year and NASGP have been invaluable in helping to co-ordinate my bookings and organise all the administrative aspects of sessional work which can be complex and time consuming. Their client support is outstanding and they have always resolved any queries promptly and personally. They care about the service they provide and I would not hesitate to recommend them to any sessional GPs who want to minimise time spent on administration and focus on pro…
Dr Paul Riley, Locum GP, May 2017
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Thanks for all you have done for sessional GPs, keep up the good work!
Dr Judith KingMember since 2000Walsall
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I must tell you that you have a brilliant team. I find it so convenient to ask for help and it’s always tailored to my needs. Thanks a bunch 🙂
Dr Aamina Khan, November 2015
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I wanted to share with the group how AMAZINGLY GOOD NASGP LocumDeck is!! It is so good and so intuitive that I am lost for words and utterly filled with glee.
Annette Steele, December 2016
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The info on the website really helped when I started sessional work in April and I’ll recommend you to all my appraisees starting locum/sessional GP life as I think you’re an invaluable resource for sessional GPs.
Dr Helen Rutherford, September 2016
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I have been a member of the NASGP for about 18 months and find the support and advice invaluable. It was especially helpful when I started locum work; I think I must have spent hours on the website devouring every single article as I was keen to learn all I could before I went solo!
Dr Sally Watkins, May 2017
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“Love LocumDeck. Invoice sent for this month. Super quick and easy once set-up. Form all calculated – lovely!” 
Dr Kate Little, May 2017
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” I think the Spip and Cudos tool both have a very positive future and fulfil a real need…”
Dr Amy Kerstein, March 2016
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I’ve tried simple templates or hard copies of locum packs before but find they so quickly become out of date. I like the way NASGP [Standardised Practice Information Portal] is easier to navigate and update than these paper-based systems.
Dr Amy Kerstein, March 2016
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