--- title: Lantum Blog | GP locum description: GP locum | 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/) [portfolio GP](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/portfolio-gp), [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) 30 Sep 2024 [![How to Build a Portfolio GP Career](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Feature%20Image-2.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/how-to-build-a-portfolio-gp-career) ## [How to Build a Portfolio GP Career](https://blog.lantum.com/how-to-build-a-portfolio-gp-career) When beginning a career in general practice, your possibilities are endless. 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 [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [21st Century GP](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/21st-century-gp) 11 Aug 2023 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Life%20as%20a%20new%20locum-%20Everything%20you%20need%20to%20know.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/new-locum-guide) ## [Life as a new locum: Everything you need to know](https://blog.lantum.com/new-locum-guide) Paperwork, pensions, and chasing payments – as a new locum GP, organising your professional life can feel overwhelming.  [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/new-locum-guide) 0 Comments [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [GP locum work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum-work), [Working as a GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/working-as-a-gp-locum), [gp profile](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-profile) 04 Jun 2020 [![Lantum GP profile: Dr Sahil Gupta](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Lantum%20Gold%20GP%20profile.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/gp-profile-dr-sahil-gupta) ## [GP Profile: Dr Sahil Gupta](https://blog.lantum.com/gp-profile-dr-sahil-gupta) *As part of a new series, we’re speaking to GPs across the UK who use Lantum. Last month, we spoke to [Dr Sahil Gupta](https://twitter.com/sportsdocgupta), a GP and sports medicine doctor in North London. Here’s what he has to say about....* [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/gp-profile-dr-sahil-gupta) 0 Comments [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [GP locum work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum-work), [Getting work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/getting-work), [GP practice managers](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-practice-managers) 07 Mar 2017 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/5-Reasons-Doctors-Are-Vital-to-Digital-Health-825x510-2.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/what-practices-managers-look-for-in-a-gp-locum) ## [What practices managers look for in a GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/what-practices-managers-look-for-in-a-gp-locum) ***How to be asked back as a GP locum*** [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/what-practices-managers-look-for-in-a-gp-locum) 0 Comments [humanitarian work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/humanitarian-work), [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [Overseas coming and going](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/overseas-coming-and-going), [volunteering abroad](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/volunteering-abroad) 03 Mar 2017 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/coins-currency-investment-insurance-2.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/overseas-coming-and-going/how-can-i-combine-gp-work-with-humanitarian-aid) ## [How can I combine GP work with humanitarian aid?](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/overseas-coming-and-going/how-can-i-combine-gp-work-with-humanitarian-aid) Many GPs are drawn to do humanitarian aid work. It's a natural extension of the vocational aspect of being a GP. Some GPs have chosen the locum career path particularly with humanitarian aid work in.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/overseas-coming-and-going/how-can-i-combine-gp-work-with-humanitarian-aid) 0 Comments [Primary Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care), [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [GP locum work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum-work), [NHS](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/nhs), [Continuous Professional Development](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/continuous-professional-development) 31 May 2016 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/2000px-NHS.svg_-825x510-2.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/gp-news/the-gp-forward-view-whats-in-it-for-locums) ## [The GP Forward View: what’s in it for locums?](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/gp-news/the-gp-forward-view-whats-in-it-for-locums) NHS England have released the GP Forward View – the long-awaited prescription for change. This 58 page document has divided the profession when it has never been more crucial to be united: the RCGP.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/gp-news/the-gp-forward-view-whats-in-it-for-locums) 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 [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.... 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