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Financial planning can feel overwhelming for GP locums, especially when you are trying to balance self-employed income with a busy clinical schedule. This episode breaks down the essentials of protecting your career and securing your future, from your first locum pay packet to navigating complex pension decisions as you approach retirement. Also as a YouTube video https://youtu.be/kFo6BPWhWl0 * Ho...

Are you a sessional GP who needs to stay visible and connected between bookings? This conversation with social media expert Debbie Ford gives you 10 practical, low-effort tips to transform your LinkedIn profile into your professional shop window. View on YouTube Join NASGP's community to download Debbie's slides – subscribe on nasgp.org.uk for the link. Learn –How to optimise your profile for bett...

In this episode, Dr Richard Fieldhouse is joined by Dr Susanna Petche to trace her diverse career path. From an innovative, arts-in-medicine GP VTS at the Whittington, through to her time as a locum GP within the Chambers model, and her later work in commissioning and medical education. The conversation pivots to her personal experience with a diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C...

GP locums are on the front line of AI adoption, but inconsistent practice-level governance creates significant risk. In this conversation, Helen Holmes-Fogg (NASGP Chief Exec), digital health specialist Dr Keith Grimes, and practising locum Dr Claire Sieber dive into the practical reality of using AI scribes (AVT) when moving between multiple practices. They discuss the critical need for patient c...

As a GP, you are at high risk of burnout, which the World Health Organisation defines as a syndrome from chronic, unmanaged workplace stress—it is not a personal failure. In this essential webinar, Dr Helen Garr, Medical Director at NHS Practitioner Health, shares practical, evidence-based tools to recognise the signs before you reach the 'burnout cliff' and find support within your practice and t...

We speak to Dr Kevin Fernando about his deliberate and successful transition from a GP partnership to a thriving, multi-faceted portfolio career. Kevin explains how a desire for better work-life balance initially led him to general practice, and how his passion for medical education became the key to unlocking a global role with Medscape. He shares practical advice on how to start teaching, the im...

Luke Wheal, a specialist medical accountant from Azets, breaks down the monumental shift to making tax digital for income tax (MTD) and what it means for UK sessional GPs and any GP with qualifying rental income. He clarifies the confusion around staggered turnover thresholds (starting at £50,000 for April 2026) and stresses that while reporting is going quarterly, the existing self-assessment pay...

Dr Richard Fieldhouse sits down with GP, trainer, and author Dr Martin Brunet to explore the "art" of general practice. Martin shares his journey from hospital medicine to finding his "tribe" in GP, where he developed a passion for the mechanics of communication. We dive deep into his "Two Houses" consultation model—a practical way to navigate complex patient agendas—and discuss the clinical reali...

Dr Richard Fieldhouse is joined by Dr Helen Garr, Medical Director of NHS Practitioner Health, for a candid conversation about the mental health of the workforce. They discuss the unique pressures faced by sessional GPs and partners alike, moving beyond the standard "resilience" talk to address the reality of compassion fatigue and the "superhero" complex. Helen shares personal stories of her own...

In this essential conversation, former GP Partner and Director of Training, Dr. Sarah Coope, charts her remarkable career from a young GP with a thirst for continuity to a specialist in clinician well-being and conflict resolution. Sarah shares how taking a risk on coaching early in her career proved transformational, leading her to discover her "joy in work" and ultimately protect herself from bu...

In this episode, Dr Richard Fieldhouse is joined by Dr Sarah Jacques to discuss her deeply personal experience with professional burnout, which led her to leave her GP partnership and re-evaluate her career. Dr Jacques details her transition to a balanced portfolio, combining a single clinical session per week with influential non-clinical roles in Doctors Association UK (DAUK) and the Medical Wom...

The biggest change to tax for self-employed GPs in decades is coming with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. Don't let new quarterly reporting requirements add to your administrative burden. Watch this webinar for the clear, calm, and practical guide you need to prepare your professional practice for April 2026. See slides Watch on YouTube What you will learn How to prepare for the MTD for I...

We are delighted to welcome Dr Toni Hazell, the accomplished Chair of Haringey LMC, to *The art of GP locuming* podcast. Dr Hazell discusses her inspiring journey into General Practice, detailing how a pivotal rotation shifted her perspective away from the "failed surgeons" trope to recognising General Practice as "proper medicine," leading to a 21-year tenure as a salaried GP in Tottenham. She of...

This episode offers a detailed clinical update on the early detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer, tailored for the primary care setting. Dr Bunmi Olajide, a GP with a special interest in cancer services and a Prostate Cancer UK Clinical Champion, presents an evidence-based review of the significant changes to the diagnostic pathway. The discussion highlights how the integration of multi-para...

Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, Chief Executive Officer of Londonwide LMCs, reflects on her career trajectory from a salaried GP to prominent leadership roles in NHS commissioning and Londonwide LMCs. The discussion explores the formative experiences that shaped her commitment to holistic patient care and the challenges faced by general practice, including safe working conditions, continuity of care, and...

An informative discussion on acute leukaemia for general practitioners, led by consultant haematologist Steve Knapper. This episode provides an overview of acute leukaemia, its diagnosis, and management, with a focus on presentations encountered in primary care. Case studies illustrate the varied clinical manifestations and the importance of a low threshold for full blood count assessment. The dis...

In this episode, we feature an insightful conversation with Dr Shana Tam, a GP based in Cheshire and a key representative on Cheshire LMC, where she also serves as Vice Chair. * YouTube – https://youtu.be/KKjXlJbB9mY Richard discusses Dr Tam's career progression, from an initial interest in palliative care to discovering her passion for general practice, driven by a desire to be 'embedded in the c...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the NASGP podcast The art of GP locuming, Richard talks to Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee — GP, wellbeing advocate, and founder of Your Wellbeing Doctor — about her extraordinary journey through medicine, motherhood, illness, and identity. Amrita shares how the challenges she faced during her GP training, including living with a hidden disability, ultimatel...

In this informative session, clinical psychologists Dr Jess Gough and Dr Alesia Moulton-Perkins from Neurodiverse Online (https://neurodiverseonline.com/) provide a comprehensive overview of ADHD and autism diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. They discuss the current healthcare landscape, highlighting the rising demand for neurodevelopmental assessments and the challenges in diagnosis, particu...

Join us for a insightful conversation with Dr Kalindi Tumurogoti, who explores his remarkable career path as an international medical graduate turned GP. Discover the supportive work of BAPIO, the challenges facing sessional GPs, and the critical role of local medical committees. Dr Tumurugoti shares personal experiences of transitioning from hospital medicine to general practice, emphasizing the...

Experienced nurse Claire Coughlan, clinical lead for Bowel Cancer UK, presents the NASGP’s second webinar given at 1pm on Thursday 6 February. The main aims of the talk were to give an overview of: -Bowel cancer and the red flag symptoms. -Use of qFIT in symptomatic patients. -The bowel cancer screening programme. -The diagnostic pathway. -Lynch Syndrome. -Bowel Cancer UK support services for GPs...

Tori Ferguson answers questions on taxes, expenses, national insurance, NHS and private pensions from experienced and new GP locums as well as GPs and GP registrars who are thinking of locuming for the first time in 2025. Also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/r0xu5p1PbWU As healthcare professionals, we understand the day-to-day challenges you face, which is why we founded NASGP. We are a supp...

This podcast features Dr Sarah Smith, a GP and member of the @leukaemiacare advisory panel, discussing the importance of early diagnosis of acute leukaemia.  Learn how:  Leukaemia is often diagnosed late, with 37% of cases first identified in A&E, leading to poorer outcomes.   Common leukaemia symptoms include fatigue, repeated infections, bruising, and bleeding.   Symptoms like shortness of b...

In this informative podcast, hosted by NASGP, consultant ophthalmologist Nigel Davies from St Thomas’ Hospital shares practical insights on diagnosing and managing common eye conditions in general practice. Nigel offers a structured approach to assessing eye problems, focusing on symptoms and signs, not just diagnoses. The session also covers practical tips on red eye cases, the importance of pupi...

In this informative session hosted by the National Association of Sessional GPs (NASGP), Victoria (Tori) Ferguson, a tax manager at Honey Barrett, shares essential advice for GP locums on managing their finances, tax obligations, and pensions. Tori, a chartered tax advisor, offers a comprehensive guide tailored to GPs who are new to locuming or those seeking a refresher on best financial practices...