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Flexible Trainees and Parents
Welcome to the flexible trainees and parents group. Sometimes the best way to find out about maternity leave and flexible training is to talk to others who are already doing it! Whether you are part time or full time, have kids or are just thinking about finding out more, please join our group. Dads are welcome too! It would be great to give each other some peer support as we try to cope with the demands of being a parent and a GPST!
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You will see contents which have been posted by members of this group on the left. On the right you will find links to add content and manage your membership. If there are new events or forum topics you will see them listed below. The tab link 'Forum' above gives you access to the full forum.
Posts in this group
Bumps, Babies and Beyond
This group is for GP trainees in the UK who are planning pregnancy, currently pregnant or who have recently become parents who wish to link up with others either for employment advice, issues relating to training or simply for networking and a bit of support.
A Trainees Guide to Maternity Leave and Employment Rights for Parents
A practical guide to what to do for mothers and fathers, who to contact, what your leave entitelement and legal rights are and some useful links.
A Trainees Guide to Flexible Training
Flexible training is a fantastic way of combining your training as a GP with the demands of looking after children, caring for a dependant relative or pursuing an interest outside of medicine.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Guidelines and Patient Information
Patient information resources from the RCOG. At the time of writing, includes 29 pregnancy and obstetric information leaflets and 10 gynaecology leaflets.
Work Based Assessment for less than full time trainees
The official RCGP guide to the minimum requirements for Workplace Based Assessments for Less Than Full-Time Trainees.
What do I do if I need to take maternity or sick leave?
More information on this area is being written.
In the meanwhile, please refer to