National Association of Sessional GPs (NASGP)

National Association of Sessional GPs (NASGP) The NASGP is the UK’s only independent membership body for the flexible, urgent and community workforce. As GP locums ourselves, we understand the challenges.

We are a national advocacy for the sessional workforce, working in partnership with NHS organisations to support local workforce solutions. We champion, support and connect you to make your work as rewarding as possible, for everyone. Get started now by joining our three-month free trial, or join now if you’re a registrar to get three months for free after your CCT as well as support while you tra

in. By joining NASGP, you can also join our nationwide NASGP Locum Chambers, providing you with monthly peer support wherever you work plus management support for your portfolio work. Running a portfolio GP career can be a real challenge, particularly for GP locums, so we’re here to offer you unique support with NHS pensions for GPs, Self Assessment tax advice for GPs, advice on Locum Forms A and B and Type 2 forms. We have supported sessional GPs since 1997 and we’ve won General Practice Awards and HSJ Partnership Awards for our work around the UK. You can hear from our founder and chair, Dr Richard Fieldhouse, on BBC radio, national newspapers, at BMA events, and in the trade press.

Sessional GPs need sustainable ways to manage demanding consultations.Standard appointments often leave GPs feeling rush...
28/08/2026

Sessional GPs need sustainable ways to manage demanding consultations.

Standard appointments often leave GPs feeling rushed and overwhelmed. Sticking to the traditional model means carrying the entire clinical burden alone and risking early burnout.

Dr Ollie Hart explains how health coaching shifted his perspective. By changing his consultation style, he regained control and found renewed meaning in his work.

Discover how to transform your practice approach and hear the full podcast now. https://nasgp.circle.so/c/podcast/how-gps-coach-patients-advice-by-an-expert-gp

Richard Fieldhouse

Locum GPs build better careers through stable practice relationships.Treating every shift as a race against the clock pr...
26/08/2026

Locum GPs build better careers through stable practice relationships.

Treating every shift as a race against the clock prevents you from establishing trust with good local surgeries. Chasing random gaps leaves you isolated from practice structures and vulnerable to last minute cancellations or unmanageable workloads.

There is a much simpler way to secure regular work. Set your rates and availability once with NASGP, and let practices that know and need you book directly on our platform, LocumDeck. You get the stability of repeat bookings without the daily hassle of searching for work.

Start building better local connections. Get professional membership with NASGP today: https://nasgp.circle.so/join-professional-membership

NHS systems restrict sessional GPs from moving freely.The recent pause on NHSmail changes highlights a major flaw in how...
25/08/2026

NHS systems restrict sessional GPs from moving freely.

The recent pause on NHSmail changes highlights a major flaw in how primary care infrastructure is designed. Systems still assume one clinician belongs to a single organisation. When your career depends on mobility, losing access to data and permissions every time you move practices puts your critical appraisal evidence and communications at serious risk.

NASGP designed LocumDeck to solve this exact problem, keeping our focus grounded in the real experience of sessional GP working.

The platform makes the clinician the constant. Your availability, working relationships and terms travel with you, protecting your professional identity and keeping you firmly in control.

Stop rebuilding your administrative foundation every time you change practices. Log into LocumDeck today and stay agile this year: https://nasgp.circle.so/join-professional-membership

Unexpected illness can leave sessional GPs without an income safety net.A sudden injury or lengthier recovery period dis...
21/08/2026

Unexpected illness can leave sessional GPs without an income safety net.

A sudden injury or lengthier recovery period disrupts finances overnight. Every missed clinic without cover is revenue lost permanently.

NASGP provides members with 10% off tailored income protection alongside Medical Insurance Consultants to keep earnings secure when work has to stop.

Protect your financial stability and maintain control over your career continuity.

Join NASGP today to access your specialist income protection savings: https://nasgp.circle.so/c/member-offers/income-protection-medical-insurance-consultants

21/08/2026

Sessional GPs risk burnout without proper administrative support. According to new research, 79% of doctors deliberately choose a portfolio career for variety and autonomy.

But the reality of managing multiple schedules, terms, and invoices manually is pushing over half of surveyed GPs to consider returning to a single role.The freedom of flexible working quickly becomes a trap when overwhelmed by unpaid administration.

Leaving these processes fragmented leads to uncertainty about work, income or terms.

You should not have to sacrifice your professional autonomy just to find stability. LocumDeck centralises your availability, terms, and invoicing, giving you the practical infrastructure needed to maintain control of your career. NASGP helps sessional GPs work better, safer and less alone.

Do not let administrative exhaustion force you out of flexible working. Join NASGP Professional today to take control of your admin and protect your portfolio career.

Thanks to Richard Fieldhouse for highlighting this data.

Sessional GPs deserve sustainable careers without constantly chasing shifts.Uncertainty about work, income or terms can ...
20/08/2026

Sessional GPs deserve sustainable careers without constantly chasing shifts.

Uncertainty about work, income or terms can quickly create unnecessary pressure. Dropping off a practice’s radar means missing out on preferred sessions, losing income stability, and facing an unpredictable weekly schedule.

A sustainable career requires a strategic approach to flexibility and local relationships. Building a small circle of active practice relationships ensures no single door controls the flow of work.

In our guide we have detailed 18 practical ways to stay visible, build trusted relationships, and secure a steady workload. This guidance is firmly grounded in the real experience of sessional GP working.

Stop waiting for last-minute gaps to appear and start securing your schedule: https://nasgp.circle.so/c/posts/18-ways-sessional-gps-stay-booked-40de27d1-8ec0-4b25-b439-deb06ec3e4d3

Guessing fees leaves locum GPs exposed and underpaid.Relying on hearsay or local whispers for session rates carries a hi...
19/08/2026

Guessing fees leaves locum GPs exposed and underpaid.

Relying on hearsay or local whispers for session rates carries a high professional cost. Setting rates without clear data leads directly to uncertainty about income and terms. Every undervalued session compromises your financial security and invites unsustainable working conditions.

The NASGP rate calculator replaces this guesswork with hard data. Professional members get the exact calculator, guidance, and terms needed to establish sustainable rates instantly. We built this tool to help sessional GPs work better, safer and less alone.

Richard Fieldhouse and the NASGP team remain focused on delivering practical, trusted tools that put control back in your hands.

Take control of your professional value and get rate support now: https://nasgp.circle.so/join-professional-membership

18/08/2026

Portfolio careers are mainstream. The systems aren’t.

Juggling clinical sessions, private work, and consultancy should bring freedom and control. Instead, chasing unpaid invoices, tracking scattered calendars, and managing different terms across practices turns flexibility into a second full-time job.

Research from Wesleyan shows that while 79% of doctors choose portfolio working deliberately, more than half consider walking away from it due to workload, admin friction, and burnout. Without proper systems, the administrative burden quickly outweighs the benefits of a flexible career.

You do not need to give up the variety of portfolio working to get your time back. LocumDeck consolidates your availability, booking terms, and invoicing into a single platform, while letting local practices book you directly.

Already an NASGP member? Update your LocumDeck profile and calendar today to keep your work steady and your admin minimal.

Not yet a member? Join NASGP Professional to streamline your portfolio career: https://nasgp.circle.so/join-professional-membership

Sessional GP finances require tailored strategies.Irregular income streams, sick pay gaps, and complex NHS pension tiers...
16/08/2026

Sessional GP finances require tailored strategies.

Irregular income streams, sick pay gaps, and complex NHS pension tiers make sessional financial planning unique. Guessing tax obligations or leaving income protection unexamined leaves long-term stability vulnerable to unexpected changes in workload or health.

NASGP Professional membership bridges this gap by offering members a free initial consultation with Chase de Vere. Get clear, tailored answers from advisers who understand medical earnings.

Claim your free financial review: https://nasgp.circle.so/c/member-offers/independent-financial-advice-chase-de-vere

Missed pension deadlines cost locum GPs real money.Navigating the NHS pension scheme is complicated enough without the r...
15/08/2026

Missed pension deadlines cost locum GPs real money.

Navigating the NHS pension scheme is complicated enough without the rigid 10-week submission rule. When a busy schedule leads to forgotten forms, it is the GP who ultimately pays the price.

NASGP Professional membership removes the guesswork around GP pensions.
We provide clear, practical guidance on the ten-week rule and automate the easily missed pension admin, so you never miss a deadline.

Your retirement savings should never be compromised by your admin system.

Take back control of your financial future.

Discover how NASGP Professional membership can help you meet pensions deadlines, every time: https://nasgp.circle.so/join-professional-membership

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