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Our latest national policy news and analysis now lives in our community (see below). Sessional GPs can join for free to read, react, and discuss together. You still browse our archived news articles here.
NASGP launches free community space for sessional GPs
NASGP has launched a new online community space for sessional GPs, bringing together events, discussion, and national policy news and analysis in one shared place.
Salaried GPs must pursue 4% payrise, backdated to April, experts say
Salaried GPs are due a 4% payrise, backdated to April 2025, experts at the British Medical Association have said.
Making Tax Digital webinar scheduled for February 2026
Luke Wheal from the firm Azets joins NASGP on Thursday 5 February 1-2pm.
NASGP makes a 2025 Christmas donation to Doctors of the World
NASGP's decision reflects the association's aims to showcase the flexibility and versatility of UK GPs.
NASGP scoops General Practice Award 2025 on behalf of members
Helen Holmes-Fogg, NASGP’s CEO, said: "This is 100% for our membership too. To each and everyone of you during a tough couple of years: keep going, because you help every day on the frontline services for patient care."
2026 ‘Lab’ events to support GP locums with practical, peer-led solutions
Opportunities will bring members together to break down the problems that are hardest to tackle on their own.
‘Little comfort’ for sessional GPs in 2025 Budget, accountants say
The Budget ‘could have been a lot worse’, but there was ‘little comfort’ in changes announced on Wednesday 26 November.
Dr Clare Sieber joins NASGP as Sessional GP Workforce Advocate
Dr Richard Fieldhouse said: 'Clare brings unparalleled insight. Her experience and passion for flexibility, being so crucial for system stability, will be invaluable.'
More than half of GP practices struggling after contract changes
In a survey of over 1300 practices, 42% said they had reduced face-to-face appointments to patients.
NASGP introduces complimentary Instant Book fees scheme
NASGP is excited to introduce a new complimentary Instant Book fees scheme, designed to reward NASGP members who help grow their local locum community.
GPs can use NASGP’s platform for Making Tax Digital from April 2026
In early 2026, we will release a new dedicated area for our members within our platform to help you generate a compliant submission.
Salaried GPs will not receive more than 2.5% pay rise in 2026, Gov warns
News provoked GP outcry over ‘real terms pay cut’.
GPs should be ‘stripped of fit note work’, according to DWP report
Independent report on occupational health may divide GPs.
‘Making Tax Digital’ Q&A for sessional GPs opens for registration
Specialist medical accountant Anna Tyler of Honey Barrett will exclusively advise NASGP members on HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) next month.
NASGP members can now access new availability reminder feature
The new feature has been co-designed with NASGP’s membership support manager in order to improve the user experience for GPs.
Salaried GPs call for mandatory pay rises to be ringfenced in GP contract
GPs will call for the General Practitioners’ Committee for England (GPCE) to negotiate for a funding stream ‘that directly funds an annual pay uplift for salaried GPs in line with DDRB recommendation’.
GPs can ‘buy back’ service to increase NHS pension savings after opting out
GPs can calculate and buy back service on the NHS Business Services Authority website.
Experts downplay fears about GP taxation ahead of Autumn Budget
GP finance experts have assured doctors that headlines about hitting high-earners will bypass the majority of general practitioners.
Over 3,000 GPs sign letter calling for ring-fenced workforce funding
GPs have requested that the funding be ringfenced within the government’s 10-year workforce plan that is currently under consultation.
Three in four GPs face unpredictable income, poor job security
The NASGP’s response to the government’s workforce consultation remains open to responses until 31 October.
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.
GPs get new NHS pension payment option at PCSE following 1 Oct changes
NASGP awaits feedback from members using the new Pay Now option.
GP strike action 2025/26 supported by new resident doctors’ ballot: BMA
First-year resident doctors (FY1s) voted for a mandate for industrial action as part of their own ongoing pay dispute.
GPs re-enter government dispute over 2025/26 contract changes
The BMA outlined four conditions to end it, including assurance that practices will not be in breach of contract if they divert urgent same-day patients.