Medical

Remediable Service Statements (RSS) – Making sense of your NHS pension choices
Friday, 31 July 2025
Partner in our medical accounting team, Louise Dean, explains the NHS Pensions choice letters (Remediable Service Statements) sent to affected retired members. Outlining what the letters mean, timelines, and the support available to help make informed pension choices.

Could your NHS Pension be worth more than you think?
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
From Saturday, 6 April 2024, the government removed the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) and introduced new rules for pension lump sums, including the Lump Sum Allowance (LSA). Partner, Andrew Burwood, explains what these changes mean for NHS Pension members

Deemed pay in the NHS pension scheme
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Senior Manager, Louise Prime, outlines the change in how pension contribution rates are calculated for NHS salaried staff during periods of reduced pay, such as maternity or sick leave.

England's 10-Year Health Plan: Neighbourhood services, AI and health equity
Friday, 4 July 2025
Partner, Lizzy Lloyd, explores the government’s 10-year health plan for England. Covering the increased use of AI, the shift of services to neighbourhoods, and the efforts to reduce health disparities, while addressing the funding challenges involved.

Navigating seniority adjustments in the NHS: Key updates and deadlines
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Senior Manager in our Medical team, Louise Prime, outlines recent NHS seniority payment reconciliations by PCSE for 2016/17 to 2019/20, key deadlines, and the steps GP practices need to take.

Understanding the differences between partnership profits, taxable profits, and drawings
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Senior Manager at Larking Gowen, George Crowe, explains the key differences between partnership profits, taxable profits and drawings – clarifying how each figure is calculated and why they don’t always match.

Budgeting & cashflow planning for GP practices
Thursday, 22 May 2025
A practical guide for GP practices on budgeting and cashflow planning, including why forecasting matters, how to estimate drawings, tax, and pension contributions, and how to stay in control of your finances year-round.

Self-Assessment Tax for Locum Pharmacists
Thursday, 8 May 2025
Jo Benton outlines key tax considerations for locum pharmacists, including whether to operate as a sole trader or limited company, how income is taxed, what expenses are deductible, and important deadlines.

Understanding GP pay transparency disclosures
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Medical accounting specialist, George Crowe, explains what needs to be disclosed and when, the timeline and process for disclosures, and the consequences of non-compliance.

How to check and update your NHS pension record
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
This blog will guide you through the steps to check and update your NHS pension record and explain why it’s important.

VAT implications for community pharmacies
Monday, 28 April 2025
Medical accounting specialist, Jo Benton, discusses some of the unique complexities of VAT returns for community pharmacies and how to make sure that you’re getting it right to maximise income and cashflow.

Remediable pension saving statements: further delays for NHS Pension Scheme members
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Our specialist medical team looks at the complex issues surrounding remediable pension saving statements and what NHS Pension Scheme members should do next.
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