28th March 2025 by NASGP
Our survey of 288 practice managers found that a fifth of practices said their biggest challenge was managing holidays.
Half of all respondents said the number one reason they use GP locums at their practice is for holidays.
Our membership support team reports that practices look for holiday cover a year in advance.
One in four GPs did fewer sessions due to pension tax, BMA finds
Findings emerged as a result of a BMA survey of more than 5,000 doctors, including 907 GPs, about how taxes on the tapered annual allowance (AA) were affecting doctors’ decisions about how much to work.
Bank holidays, school terms and half-term breaks: 2026 dates for GPs
Use our resource to add your availability on LocumDeck well in advance.
Bank holidays, school terms and half-term breaks: 2025 dates for GPs
Use our resource to add your availability on LocumDeck well in advance.
"NASGP is very helpful to allow a safe and supportive way to work as a GP locum. NASGP Locum Chambers, particularly, is very useful. "
Dr Nabeel Virani, GP, Buckinghamshire