High court rejects appeal over locum death-in-service benefits
A High Court judge has rejected an appeal over the denial of death-in-service benefits to the widowe...
Surge in demand for locum GPs as workforce crisis continues
More than half of GPs report rising dependence on locum doctors over the past year, with around a fi...
Full-time GP partners work 50% more than standard working week
Full-time GP partners work on average 50% more than a standard working week, a GPonline survey revea...
GP locum rates continue to rise in most parts of the UK, poll reveals
Average hourly rates received by locums have risen across England over the past 12 months, although ...
Most GPs now see locum work as most attractive career option, poll reveals
More than half of GPs now believe locum work is the most attractive career option in general practic...
Why PCNs should engage with GP locums
GP locums are an important resource for primary care networks - and they have a valuable perspective...
Locum GPs under pressure to cut rates after introduction of state indemnity
More than two-thirds (70%) of GP partners believe locums should cut the rates they charge following ...
Locum and salaried doctors 'left out' as primary care networks take shape
Locum and salaried GPs are not being invited to help set up emerging primary care networks (PCNs), a...
BMA legal challenge over death in service pension rights for locums
The BMA has launched a High Court challenge against the pensions ombudsman over death in service rig...
GPC 'should be split' to create separate committee for locum and salaried doctors
Locum and salaried doctors can no longer be represented by the same committee within the BMA that re...
