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The Government's proposed zero-hours reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 could change how GP locum work is offered and managed. Practices, agencies and doctors should understand what a right to guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts and payment for cancelled shifts could mean for flexible clinical arrangements. While the rules aren't yet in force, GP locums, general practices and healthcare recruiters can start preparing now by reviewing contracts and working patterns.
Adult social care in England is getting its first ever sector-wide, legally binding deal on pay and conditions.
The Fair Pay Agreement won't land until April 2028, but the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body starts negotiating in April 2027, and the overseas Care Worker visa route is already closing to new applicants. For providers and recruiters, the workforce planning case starts now.
New NHS England data shows face to face GP appointments have fallen to 60.2%, the lowest share on record, as the digital-first contract requirement introduced in October 2025 continues to reshape how patients contact their practice. Online and phone consultations now account for nearly 40% of all GP appointments in England, with same-day access holding steady even as the shift accelerates.
NHS list cleansing has quietly become one of the biggest financial and safety stories in general practice this year.
Over 300,000 patients have been removed from GP lists across England in the past 12 months. A further 344,000 came off in just the six months to June 2026, stripping more than £40 million from core practice funding in that window alone.
Finishing GP training this August and aiming for your first salaried role? You’re in busy company. Many new GPs are weighing up salaried posts against locum and partnership options, trying to balance income, stability, flexibility and development in their first post-CCT year. The key is to understand what you want from your first job, how different roles actually work day to day, and how to read between the lines of practice adverts so you can spot a good fit rather than just the first offer that comes along.
Wegovy pill UK: MHRA-approved but not yet on the NHS. Discover what the first oral GLP-1 weight loss tablet means for patients, GPs, and primary care services across the UK
Thinking about making the switch to locum GP work? You're not alone. According to NHS Digital, more than 1 in 4 GPs in England now work in a non-permanent capacity, and that figure has risen steadily over the past five years. The reasons vary flexibility, burnout from partnership pressures, life stage transitions but the appeal of locum work is consistent.
Choosing the right GP career path can have a significant impact on your work-life balance, earnings and long-term career satisfaction. In this guide, we compare salaried GP, GP partner and locum GP roles across the UK, Canada and Australia, exploring differences in pay, flexibility, job security and career progression. Whether you're newly qualified or considering your next move in primary care, discover which path best aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle priorities.
The latest GP contract places same day access at the centre of primary care delivery. With a £485 million funding uplift linked to improving patient access, GP practices across England are reworking triage systems to respond faster, support patient demand, and improve care pathways.
AISMA board adviser Andy Pow has warned that GP reimbursement is now set to be linked solely to employing additional salaried GP sessions, which means that extra work performed by partners or locum GPs may not be covered under the new scheme.
The upcoming NHS resident doctor strikes, running from 7 to 13 April 2026, are expected to significantly disrupt healthcare services across England. For locum professionals, this presents both challenges and opportunities.
As of late February 2026, NHS England has unveiled key changes to the GP Contract for 2026/27, including a game changing £292m reimbursement scheme to help practices hire more GPs or fund extra sessions directly. This shift from PCN-level funding to practice-specific support addresses soaring demand and workforce shortages, making it easier for UK practices to compete for talent. Building on our recent GP salary trends analysis, this guide breaks down the updates and actionable steps to leverage them.