--- title: Lantum Blog description: Primary Care advice for GPs and Practice Managers --- [![Lantum](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Lantum%20March2018/Images/logo-header.svg)](https://us.lantum.com) for Locums - [Locums](https://lantum.com/) - [Practices](https://lantum.com/p/practices/) - [Hubs](https://lantum.com/p/hubs/) - [Federations](https://lantum.com/p/nhs-federation/) [Primary Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care), [Primary Care Networks](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care-networks), [Neighbourhood Health](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/neighbourhood-health) 16 May 2025 [![What we’re learning about the shift to neighbourhood care](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Hubspot%20banners%201200x628px-9.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/the-shift-to-neighbourhood-health) ## [What we’re learning about the shift to neighbourhood care — insights, reflections and action](https://blog.lantum.com/the-shift-to-neighbourhood-health) At a time when everyone is being asked to do more with less, neighbourhood care continues to stay at the top of the agenda. But what does it really mean to shift care closer to communities, and.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/the-shift-to-neighbourhood-health) 0 Comments [Federation](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/federation), [Primary Care Networks](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care-networks), [Enhanced Access](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/enhanced-access) 13 Mar 2025 [![Setting up an Enhanced Access Hub? 6 things you need to know](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Feature%20Image-4-2.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/setting-up-an-enhanced-access-hub) ## [Setting up an Enhanced Access Hub? 6 things you need to know](https://blog.lantum.com/setting-up-an-enhanced-access-hub) With many Primary Care Networks (PCNs) set to take on Enhanced Access contracts, now is the time to ensure your staffing infrastructure is ready. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/setting-up-an-enhanced-access-hub) 0 Comments [Case Study](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/case-study), [Primary Care Networks](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care-networks), [Enhanced Access](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/enhanced-access) 13 Mar 2025 [![Transforming Enhanced Access in Wolverhampton with Lantum](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Hubspot%20banners%201200x628px-6.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/wolverhampton-enhanced-access-case-study-0) ## [Transforming Enhanced Access in Wolverhampton with Lantum](https://blog.lantum.com/wolverhampton-enhanced-access-case-study-0) When NHS England introduced additional funding for Enhanced Access in 2017, many GP practices in Wolverhampton were hesitant to participate. Concerns over financial viability and workforce capacity.... 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Especially as a new locum, this can feel overwhelming!  [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/how-to-build-a-portfolio-gp-career) 0 Comments [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [GP locum work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum-work), [General Practice](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/general-practice), [Working as a GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/working-as-a-gp-locum), [21st Century GP](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/21st-century-gp) 26 Sep 2024 [![Life as a New Locum 2024](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Feature%20Image-1.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/life-as-a-new-locum-2024) ## [Life as a New Locum 2024](https://blog.lantum.com/life-as-a-new-locum-2024) Lantum’s 2024 edition of our annual [21st Century GP](https://app.getcontrast.io/lantum) webinar series for newly qualified and First5 GPs kicked off with a bang at the end of August!  [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/life-as-a-new-locum-2024) 0 Comments [self-employment](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/self-employment), [Flexible staff pools](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/flexible-staff-pools), [Nurses](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/nurses) 16 Sep 2024 [![Finding work as a self-employed nurse: Everything you need to consider. ](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/nursing%20self-employment%20blog%20header.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/nursing-self-employment-guide) ## [Finding work as a self-employed nurse: Everything you need to consider.](https://blog.lantum.com/nursing-self-employment-guide) Flexible nursing work when and where you want it — sounds like a dream, right? It doesn’t have to be. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/nursing-self-employment-guide) 0 Comments [Case Study](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/case-study), [GP Wellbeing](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-wellbeing), [Working as a GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/working-as-a-gp-locum) 23 Aug 2024 [![Finding freedom and flexibility as a locum GP on Lantum: Meet Dr Temi Oshin](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Dr%20Temi%20Oshin%20blog%20.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/dr-temi-oshin-flexible-locum-gp) ## [Meet Dr Temi Oshin: Finding freedom and flexibility as a locum GP](https://blog.lantum.com/dr-temi-oshin-flexible-locum-gp) After having her first child, Dr. Temi Oshin knew she needed a change. She wanted to keep doing the work she loved as a GP, but also have the flexibility to be there for her family. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/dr-temi-oshin-flexible-locum-gp) 0 Comments [Integrated Neighbourhood Teams](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/integrated-neighbourhood-teams) 09 Aug 2024 [![5 steps to make Integrated Neighbourhood Teams a success](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/21st%20C%20GP%202024%20Placeholder%20Headers-11.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/make-integrated-neighbourhood-teams-success) ## [5 steps to make Integrated Neighbourhood Teams a success](https://blog.lantum.com/make-integrated-neighbourhood-teams-success) As described in the Fuller Stocktake report, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) are an effective way to improve health and tackle health inequalities at a local level. Through multi-disciplinary.... 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