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Karen Wilson, a family lawyer with over 30 years at Talbots Law, explains legal timelines and what to expect in divorce proceedings. She covers how finances and children are handled, ways to avoid court, the importance of NHS pension reports, disclosure of private income, will updates, and risks of buying assets before settlement. Practical timing, safeguards, and communication are highlighted.

Dr Katie Bramall, Chair of the BMA GPC England, represents frontline GPs in negotiations with government. She explains how recent contract talks broke down and why promised uplifts may not match rising costs. The conversation covers shifting funding models, risks from redistributions like Carhill, pressures on hiring and practice planning, and what a member vote could trigger.

Doctors’ low will uptake and why many delay getting one are explored. The conversation covers what a will actually does and the risks of dying without one. Options for creating wills—DIY, online or solicitor—are compared. Trusts, estate planning, trustee duties and tax implications are introduced. Family dynamics and strategic choices like marriage for tax reasons are discussed.

Andy Power, specialist medical accountant who advises healthcare professionals on tax and pensions. He walks through 10 year-end tax considerations. Short, practical prompts on claiming old rebates, managing adjusted net income near £100k, ISA and Junior ISA limits, pension allowance traps, dividend timing before April 2026, capital gains and inheritance gifting, and preparing for Making Tax Digital.

Check out Vallour: Vallour Healthcare Services PocketSmith is proud to sponsor this episode of Medics Money. If you want clarity and confidence in managing your money, plus 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith, head to: https://www.pocketsmith.com/medics-money/ In this episode, Tommy interviews Valeed, a GP partner in Manchester and CEO of Vallour, about outsourcing support for NHS general practice. Vallour provides outsourced document processing, prescription and medicines management, pharmacy-led chronic disease work, and pathology management, aiming to avoid work “boomeranging” back to practices by using on-call leads and autonomous clinicians who can take responsibility and prescribe. Valeed explains their pathology service focuses on abnormal as well as normal results via a calibration step with each practice to set thresholds, guidance choices, messaging, and risk appetite, creating bespoke statements of work. They discuss optimizing skill mix, reducing unnecessary routine work, and using existing tech better, with interoperability as a key barrier. Valeed also describes Vallour’s work in CPD education, helping practices become research-ready for NIHR and commercial trials (including patient recruitment for underrepresented groups), and developing clinical decision-support software.  Want the latest financial tips for doctors and exclusive invites? Join 71,000 doctors here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/join-medics-money/ Want a free assessment of your finances? Click here https://medics-hnz5twj1.scoreapp.com Want to improve your finances fast? Then come on our course https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/ Want to find out more about our other courses? www.medicsmoney.co.uk/courses Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific financial situation. The value of your investments can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Fix your NHS Pension FAST: www.medicsmoney.co.uk/pension PocketSmith is proud to sponsor this episode of Medics Money. If you want clarity and confidence in managing your money, plus 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith, head to: https://www.pocketsmith.com/medics-money/ In this podcast, Tommy Perkins, Dr. Tony Goldstone, and Andy Pow discuss the critical tax planning opportunities available before the end of the 2025-2026 tax year. They delve into the complexities of the annual allowance, its implications for high earners, and the importance of understanding one's pension growth. The conversation emphasises the need for proactive financial management, the potential for tax charges, and the various strategies available to mitigate these impacts. The hosts also introduce a new course aimed at educating medical professionals on navigating their financial landscape effectively.   Want the latest financial tips for doctors and exclusive invites? Join 64,000 doctors here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/join-medics-money/ Want a free assessment of your finances? Click here https://medics-hnz5twj1.scoreapp.com Want to improve your finances fast? Then come on our course https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/ Want to find out more about our other courses? www.medicsmoney.co.uk/courses Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific financial situation. The value of your investments can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

PocketSmith is proud to sponsor this episode of Medics Money. If you want clarity and confidence in managing your money, plus 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith, head to: https://www.pocketsmith.com/medics-money/ In this episode, Tommy Perkins and Andrew Fenton discuss various financial questions that doctors face, particularly in light of recent budget changes. They cover topics such as managing earnings over £100,000, starting a new aesthetics business, understanding VAT implications, and the differences between operating as a sole trader versus a limited company. The conversation emphasises the importance of tax efficiency and proper financial planning for medical professionals.   Want the latest financial tips for doctors and exclusive invites? Join 64,000 doctors here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/join-medics-money/ Want a free assessment of your finances? Click here https://medics-hnz5twj1.scoreapp.com Want to improve your finances fast? Then come on our course https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/ GP partner looking to improve your practice/ Then come on our course https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/gp-partnership-programme/ Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific financial situation. The value of your investments can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Shivam (Shiv) is a resident child and adolescent psychiatrist and co-deputy chair of the BMA Resident Doctor Committee. He discusses the UK Graduate Prioritisation Bill and why reverting to prior rules may protect UK graduates. Short talks cover exploding competition ratios, limits on expanding training posts, valuing international medical graduates while safeguarding pathways, and the wider pay and workforce-planning battles.

PocketSmith is proud to sponsor this episode of Medics Money. If you want clarity and confidence in managing your money, plus 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith, head to: https://www.pocketsmith.com/medics-money/   In this episode of the Medics Money podcast, Matthew and Ed address various financial questions from doctors, focusing on topics such as cash ISAs, trading allowances, adjusted net income, self-assessment tax returns, and claiming professional expenses. They provide insights into the implications of recent changes in tax laws and offer practical advice for navigating the complexities of financial management in the medical profession.   00:00 Introduction to Financial Queries for Doctors 01:12 Understanding Cash ISAs and Future Changes 05:40 Exploring the Trading Allowance and Miscellaneous Income 09:02 Adjusted Net Income and Its Implications 11:43 Self-Assessment Tax Returns: Who Needs Them? 16:35 Claiming Professional Expenses and Tax Rebates 21:35 Navigating HMRC Tax Relief and Subscriptions   Want the latest financial tips for doctors and exclusive invites? Join 64,000 doctors here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/join-medics-money/ Want a free assessment of your finances? Click here https://medics-hnz5twj1.scoreapp.com Want to improve your finances fast? Then come on our course https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/ GP partner looking to improve your practice/ Then come on our course https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/gp-partnership-programme/ Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific financial situation. The value of your investments can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

PocketSmith is proud to sponsor this episode of Medics Money. If you want clarity and confidence in managing your money, plus 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith, head to: https://www.pocketsmith.com/medics-money/   This week's Medics' Money Podcast features Dr. Zain Manji, who shares his experience and insights on financial education for medical professionals. Dr. Manji discusses the lack of formal financial training in medical schools and emphasises the importance of early financial planning and investment. He highlights key takeaways from the Medics' Money Financial Wellbeing course, such as budgeting, the medics money financial wellbeing algorithm, and evidence-based investing. He also offers advice to medical students and young doctors on the significance of starting financial planning and investing early.   Want the latest financial tips for doctors and exclusive invites? Join 64,000 doctors here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/join-medics-money/ Want a free assessment of your finances? Click here https://medics-hnz5twj1.scoreapp.com Want to improve your finances fast? Then come on our course https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/ GP partner looking to improve your practice/ Then come on our course https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/gp-partnership-programme/ Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific financial situation. The value of your investments can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.