FAQ: How do I create a Spip for a practice?

The person who initially sets up a Spip takes on the lead role, known as ‘Practice’, is responsible for administrative tasks such as managing other Spip users e.g. controlling who can view and edit Spip.

Therefore, usually the practice manager is best placed to initially set up a Spip by registering for Practice Manager membership of the NASGP.

Spip is included free as part of Practice Manager membership.

  • You will need an NHS email address ending in
    • nhs.net
    • nhs.uk
    • hscni.net

Once your Spip has been created, you can change your email address to a non-NHS email.

If you are a locum GP who wants to be involved in creating Spips for practices you work in, you can become a ‘Spip Clinician’ by registering with the NASGP as an Associate (free) or Full member. Once signed in, you will be able to ‘Invite new GP practice’ to create a Spip.

If you are a GP wishing to create a Spip for your own practice, unless you want to take on the administrative tasks of managing Spip users, the best route is to ask your practice manager to register for Practice Manager membership and set you up as a ‘Spip Editor’.

"I have always valued real-person interactive support which the National Association of Sessional GPs has given in spades. It is particularly helpful for the older GP locums who may not be technologically savvy and may feel 'forced into' locum work at the end of their professional career when it wasn't necessarily a planned choice. "

Dr David Grant, GP, Lincolnshire

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