From billboards to TV ads, seemingly everywhere you turn at the moment there’s a reference to the new workplace pension rules that come into force shortly. And, just like any other business, GP practices need to ensure they comply with the rules. The good news is that the majority of practices will meet the much-vaunted…

Robert Campbell When I first started work in the NHS I was 16 years old and my take home pay for my first month at work was £23. I gave my mother £10 and bought a corduroy jacket. I started on the Clerical grade and over the next 25 years of my career, I progressed…

By way of clarification, here are some pointers focused on GPs for GPs and practice managers to be aware of. 1995/2008 NHS Pension scgeme for GPs irrespective of whether we are talking about a self-employed partner or a salaried GP, both are in the same section of the pension scheme. The pension is based upon…

When I started work in the NHS I was 16 years old and my take home pay was £23. I couldn’t join the NHS pension scheme until I was 18 when my pay would increase annually until I was 21. I began on the Clerical grade and over the next 25 years I would progress…

From 1st April 2015 the new employer contribution rates will be 14.3% for England and Wales, 16.3% for Northern Ireland and 14.9% for Scotland. Scotland will also have an employee contribution rate increase of 0.2%. As well as changing tier rates, there will be an introduction of a 2015 scheme for new members with existing members of the…

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The longest month of the year is over! During January, Practice Index brought you lots of content, updates and news, if you missed anything, read more below… Best of our blogs National Dog Walking Month – The benefits to your pooch and your mental health – By Ceri Gardener – Most dog owners would probably agree that during these dank, dark and dreary days of January, it’s hard to…