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GP locums ‘must not be locked out again’ in a second lockdown: NASGP
Dr Richard Fieldhouse said: “I sincerely hope that those involved in implementing the first lockdown have learnt lessons in time for this second one."
Future of general practice has invisible upsides for GP locums, NASGP chair promises
Wellbeing, working patterns and career priorities are all top of the agenda, with Richard explaining how Locum Chambers and Balint groups support GPs’ wellbeing at work
NASGP members expose CCAS pay problems
GP locums from NASGP’s CCAS support group talked to Pulse to expose problems with the service
GP appraisals restart next month, RCGP warns
We know you’ve missed them, but don’t worry! Appraisals are back next month
GP locums eligible for flu jab from own GP
GP locums are eligible for free flu jabs at GP practices according to the new DES in 2020.
Over 800 GP locums sign up to NHSmail
Over 800 GP locums have signed up for NHSmail since NASGP promoted the opportunity to its members, NHS England has reported
Partners predict lower locum use over the summer, survey finds
A Pulse survey conducted last June found that 67% of GP partners said they would be offering less locum work over the next few months
NHS England must not force GPs into ‘banks’
The one-size-fits-all model ignores the complexity of working as a GP locum
How does invoicing work in Chambers?
Relaxation of NHS Pension Form A rules during Covid-19
After a request from NASGP, the GP Locum NHS Pension Form A 10 week rule is being relaxed in England and Wales during the Covid-19 pandemic .
NASGP appeal for Death in Service for NHS GP locums
Thanks to the NASGP, thousands of GP locums go to work every day with the assurance of contributing to a highly regarded work pension scheme.
Coordinating any GP with capacity for the Covid-19 crisis
NASGP chairman Dr Richard Fieldhouse has today written to all 4,500 NASGP locum members.
Essential Covid-19 advice for GP locums
NASGP has produced a new template to make sure practices are able to provide them will all necessary information.
NHSmail registration for GP locums in England now live
Our advice on how to register for an NHS.net email address
Additional supply of BNFs in England for locum GPs, while stocks last
We have today been notified that there is an additional supply of BNFs (BNF 78, no cBNFs) that can be made available to NASGP members every month.
Delay of ‘Estimate Of Pensionable Income Form’ can result in maximum pension tier
If you're a salaried GP, now would be a very good time to check with your practice manager that they have included you on their 'Estimate Of Pensionable Income Form’ for year 2020/21
One year extension to NHS Pension employer contribution gap for GP locums
The original plan (Treasury to fulfil NHS pension employer contribution gap for one year) had been for practices in England and Wales to start paying the additional 6.3% from April 1st 2020 on all pensionable locum income paid from this date.
New Type 2 NHS pension self-assessment 2018 to 2019 form now live
The new 2018/19 Type 2 Medical Practitioner self-assessment form and the companion guidance notes are now on the NHS Pensions website.
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 NHS Pension scheme should have paid out death-in-service benefits.
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 guaranteed that you’ll be contributing on the top pension tier.
Locum’s employment status deemed ‘worker’ after Employment Appeal Tribunal
An Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that a GP locum is in fact classified as a ‘worker’ in terms of their employment status.
New tier 2019/20 annualisation calculator for 2015 Scheme GPs
NHS Pensions have released a new calculator to help GP 2015 Scheme GPs in England and Wales calculate which they should be on throughout the 2019/20 period.
Taking a one day break from the 2015 scheme automatically triggers annualisation
NHS Pensions have confirmed directly that from April 2019, annualisation for GP locums in the 2015 Scheme will come into effect if any breaks of any length are taken
Treasury to fulfil NHS pension employer contribution gap for one year
The employer's contribution will rise to 20.68% for 14.38% alongside a draconian change to the annualisation rules