Dr Penny Newman and Dr Ed Garratt explain how GP commissioners can ease the load on partners – by involving salaried GPs and locums.

Dr Clarissa Fabre, president of the Medical Women’s Federation, gives her advice on managing the financial and professional risks for GPs who want to start a family, and on providing the optimal environment for career development.

Dr John Canning, chair of the GPC contracts and regulations subcommittee, gives his advice on the process of adding to a GP partnership.

Partnerships are hard to come by, writes Dr Clare Gerada, but salaried GPs may choose to pursue alternatives - and with good reason

With the GP shortage sending locum bills spiralling, the Government must rethink its workforce strategy, says Dr Andy Sant.

Sessional GPs have a huge amount to contribute to consortia, says Dr Richard Fieldhouse

I've been a locum GP a couple of weeks now and it's been quite an eye opener.