--- title: Lantum Blog (27) description: Primary Care advice for GPs and Practice Managers (27) --- [![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/) [Other](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/other), [Doctors in the spotlight](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/doctors-in-the-spotlight) 14 Jan 2015 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/photo4-825x510-1.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/doctors-in-the-spotlight/introducing-our-new-gp-columnist-dr-claire-davies) ## [Introducing our Lead GP columnist, Dr Claire Davies](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/doctors-in-the-spotlight/introducing-our-new-gp-columnist-dr-claire-davies) Introducing our Lead GP columnist, Dr Claire Davies, who will be posting regular fun and informative articles on our blog. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/doctors-in-the-spotlight/introducing-our-new-gp-columnist-dr-claire-davies) 0 Comments [Getting work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/getting-work) 12 Nov 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/deer-e14158082606314-825x510.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/3-ways-locuming-is-becoming-more-competitive-how-to-stay-on-the-top-of-the-game) ## [3 ways locuming is becoming more competitive & how to stay on the top of the game.](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/3-ways-locuming-is-becoming-more-competitive-how-to-stay-on-the-top-of-the-game) ## **1 –  Numbers of GP locums are rising**. Following an article in Pulse magazine, a survey has shown that over 50% of GP trainees plan to become locums once they qualify. Alongside this more and more.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/3-ways-locuming-is-becoming-more-competitive-how-to-stay-on-the-top-of-the-game) 0 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [NHS pension](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/nhs-pension) 12 Nov 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/fallback-thumb-34.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-set-up-as-a-limited-company-to-work-as-a-gp-locum) ## [Should I set up as a Limited Company to work as a GP Locum?](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-set-up-as-a-limited-company-to-work-as-a-gp-locum) [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/should-i-set-up-as-a-limited-company-to-work-as-a-gp-locum) 0 Comments [Advice Guide](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/advice-guide), [Primary Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care), [CPD](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/cpd), [Clinical](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/clinical), [Continuous Professional Development](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/continuous-professional-development) 14 Oct 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/coughlarynx4.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/guest-post-cough-and-the-larynx-miss-romana-kuchai-ent-consultant-bupa-cromwell-hospital) ## [Guest Post: 'Cough and the Larynx' - Miss Romana Kuchai, ENT Consultant, Bupa Cromwell Hospital](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/guest-post-cough-and-the-larynx-miss-romana-kuchai-ent-consultant-bupa-cromwell-hospital) This month we have a guest post by [Miss Romana Kuchai](http://bit.ly/1sKB3sa), Consultant ENT Surgeon at [Bupa Cromwell Hospital](http://bit.ly/ZC9Dc3). Miss Kuchai presented at our recent ENT CPD event held at the Royal Institution of Great.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/guest-post-cough-and-the-larynx-miss-romana-kuchai-ent-consultant-bupa-cromwell-hospital) 0 Comments [Advice Guide](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/advice-guide), [Primary Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care), [RCGP](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/rcgp), [diagnosis](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/diagnosis), [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [NHS](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/nhs), [Case Study](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/case-study), [Clinical](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/clinical), [Continuous Professional Development](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/continuous-professional-development) 14 Oct 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/questionmark-grass4-533x510.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/case-study-is-lyme-disease-under-diagnosed-in-the-uk) ## [Case Study - Is lyme disease under-diagnosed in the UK?](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/case-study-is-lyme-disease-under-diagnosed-in-the-uk) Being a London GP, I was surprised when a patient presented with a sort-of ‘erythema migrans’ type rash a week after attending a music festival nearby. He could not remember being bitten and.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/case-study-is-lyme-disease-under-diagnosed-in-the-uk) 18 Comments [Advice Guide](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/advice-guide), [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [Managing finances](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/managing-finances), [accounting](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/accounting), [financial advice](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/financial-advice), [self-employment](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/self-employment), [taylorcocks](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/taylorcocks) 17 Sep 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/survival_kit_sardine_can4.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/the-network-locum-accountant-how-to-survive-your-tax-return) ## [The Lantum Accountant: How To Survive Your Tax Return](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/the-network-locum-accountant-how-to-survive-your-tax-return) When you first sign up for self-employment as a locum, your first tax return can seem intimidating. Our ‘How to’ guide hopes to unravel 3 important points you might need to know for planning ahead. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/limited-company-vs-sole-trader/the-network-locum-accountant-how-to-survive-your-tax-return) 0 Comments [Mindfulness and burnout](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/mindfulness-and-burnout), [Clinical](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/clinical) 01 Sep 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/cpd-event4-825x510.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/tools-to-combat-5-common-excuses-not-to-start-a-gp-learning-group) ## [GP Learning Groups: How To Utilise IT To Combat The 5 Common Excuses Why You Don't Usually Get Involved](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/tools-to-combat-5-common-excuses-not-to-start-a-gp-learning-group) GP small learning groups are becoming more popular. Some are groups of GPs who got together on the VTS and perhaps practised for the CSA together. Some are groups of friends – often, experienced GPs.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/tools-to-combat-5-common-excuses-not-to-start-a-gp-learning-group) 0 Comments [Limited company vs sole trader](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/limited-company-vs-sole-trader), [tax](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/tax), [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [Clinical](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/clinical), [financial advice](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/financial-advice), [self-employment](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/self-employment), [taylorcocks](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/taylorcocks) 13 Aug 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/abacus-e14079244835054.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/the-ultimate-guide-to-bookkeeping-for-locums) ## [The Ultimate Guide to Bookkeeping for Locums](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/the-ultimate-guide-to-bookkeeping-for-locums) No matter what kind of locum GP you are, an organised system to manage your finances and log your expenses is essential, and will save you time and money. Save yourself the prospect of a carrier bag.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/clinical/the-ultimate-guide-to-bookkeeping-for-locums) 0 Comments [Doctors in the spotlight](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/doctors-in-the-spotlight) 28 Jul 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/james-dillon-picture4-671x510.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/doctors-in-the-spotlight/in-the-spotlight-james-dillon-founder-of-practice-index) ## [In the Spotlight: James Dillon, Founder of Practice Index](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/doctors-in-the-spotlight/in-the-spotlight-james-dillon-founder-of-practice-index) If you were to take up the task of reading James Dillon’s bio, you ought be sitting comfortably before you begin. He graduated from Newcastle University in 2005, and at a time when most graduates.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/doctors-in-the-spotlight/in-the-spotlight-james-dillon-founder-of-practice-index) 0 Comments [Advice Guide](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/advice-guide), [Primary Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care), [diagnosis](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/diagnosis), [Mindfulness and burnout](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/mindfulness-and-burnout), [Opinion](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/opinion), [Case Study](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/case-study), [General Practice](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/general-practice) 22 Jul 2014 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/redflags4.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/mindfulness-and-burnout/case-study-cancer-red-flags) ## [Case Study - Cancer 'Red Flags'](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/mindfulness-and-burnout/case-study-cancer-red-flags) [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/mindfulness-and-burnout/case-study-cancer-red-flags) 0 Comments [← Previous](https://blog.lantum.com/page/26) [1](https://blog.lantum.com/page/1) [...](https://blog.lantum.com/page/22) [25](https://blog.lantum.com/page/25) [26](https://blog.lantum.com/page/26) [27](https://blog.lantum.com/page/27) [28](https://blog.lantum.com/page/28) [29](https://blog.lantum.com/page/29) [...](https://blog.lantum.com/page/32) [36](https://blog.lantum.com/page/36) [Next →](https://blog.lantum.com/page/28) ### Subscribe to the newsletter ### Categories - 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