Insights
Expert views, insights and features on the financial matters you need to know
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18 May 20222 minHow dentists can save during a cost-of-living crisis
Kabir Ahmed, Commercial Manager at Wesleyan, looks at ways dentists can save on insurance costs.
dentists, -
10 May 20222 minIncome protection and the mental health of doctors
Wesleyan has found that mental health was the single biggest reason for income protection claims in 2021.
doctors, -
20 Apr 20225 min2022 – Q1 Market Commentary
This article discusses an overview of the 2022 Q1 market, inflation, recession risks and more.
financial planning, investments, -
19 Apr 20221 minPodcast - The changing face of dental indemnity
In this podcast, Laura Weaver talks to Kevin Culliney from Densura about indemnity insurance and how important it is for dentists.
podcasts, dentists, -
13 Apr 20222 minCan stocks & shares ISAs protect your money from inflation?
In this article, we discuss whether a stocks and shares ISA could protect the buying power of your money against rising inflation.
investments, financial planning, -
07 Apr 20227 minMcCloud and April pension changes - what GPs need to know
A review on the background to the age discrimination ‘McCloud’ case, what changed on April 1, and what further change lies ahead.
doctors, pensions, nhs pension, -
01 Apr 20223 minCyber threat: your burning questions answered
Find out the most asked questions in relation to cyber security and what the considerations are moving forwards.
dentists, -
29 Mar 20222 minYour tax year-end checklist
As the 2021/22 tax year ends, get a reminder of the tax reliefs and allowances available to you.
financial planning, -
23 Mar 20222 minSpring statement reaction 2022
Get Wesleyan's reaction to the Spring statement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and find out what it means for you.
financial planning, -
23 Mar 20223 minThe plan to end TPS pension discrimination
Find answers to some common questions you may have about the April 2022 update and what it could mean for your finances.
teaching and education, pensions, -
23 Mar 20222 minFour in ten teachers plan to cut their working hours
Four in ten teachers (38%) plan to change their working hours in the next two years, according to new research by Wesleyan.
teaching and education, pensions, -
08 Mar 20223 minCost-of-living crisis – impact on medical professionals
Read the tangible impacts from a personal finance perspective brought on by the cost-of-living crisis.
doctors, -
04 Mar 20222 min45% of UK workers request pay rise to help with inflation
According to new research by Wesleyan, almost half of UK adults will be asking for a pay rise as inflation levels continue to rise.
financial planning, -
03 Mar 20223 minManaging staff cost liability as your PCN grows
Simon Appleyard, senior area manager at Wesleyan, discusses financial liabilities for practices and networks and how to manage risks.
doctors, -
02 Mar 20223 minHow illness or injury could hurt dentists' finances
Bal Thandi, Specialist Financial Adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services, shares top income protection claims made by dentists.
dentists, -
23 Feb 20223 minCost-of-living crisis – impacts for education professionals
Simon Rake, Head of Education at Wesleyan, shares insights on how soaring inflation and energy rates may impact education professionals.
teaching and education, -
22 Feb 20221 minPodcast - Spring cleaning finances for dentists
Specialist Financial Adviser, Aaron Prested, discusses spring cleaning finances, in particular your allowances and contributions.
podcasts, dentists, -
15 Feb 20221 minPodcast - Investments, inflation and interest rates
Wesleyan's Director of Investments Martin Lawrence and Head of Investments Marc O'Sullivan discuss rises in inflation and interest rates.
podcasts, investments, -
03 Feb 20224 minCost-of-living crisis – three ramifications for dentists
Iain Stevenson, Head of Dental at Wesleyan Financial Services shares insights on how soaring inflation and energy rates may impact dentists.
dentists, -
17 Jan 20221 minPodcast - NHS Dentistry in Scotland with Gareth Stainsby
Gareth Stainsby, a specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses NHS dentistry in Scotland.
podcasts, dentists, -
11 Jan 20224 minThinking of retiring in 2022? Things to consider as a GP
Simon Appleyard, senior area manager at Wesleyan, shares his advice for those thinking about retirement.
doctors, pensions, nhs pension, -
04 Jan 20223 minWithdrawal of self-employment guidance for associates
Read about the threat of self-employed status for both principal dentists and associates and its impact.
dentists, -
04 Jan 20223 minIncreasing interest rates and the impact on dentists
Katherine Hill, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, shares insights on the ongoing inflation crisis.
dentists, financial planning, -
12 Nov 20211 minPodcast - Catherine Morgan on financial behaviours
Catherine Morgan covers spending habits people develop when they're young and how they can impact personal future finances.
podcasts, -
10 Nov 20215 minMartin Lawrence shares considerations for would-be investors
Martin Lawrence shares his views on what people should consider when it comes to investing their money.
investments, -
10 Nov 20213 minInflation confusion means millions of savers miss out
Read about the long-term impact inflation can have on savings and how to combat this.
investments, -
05 Nov 20213 minHow much do dentists need to thrive in retirement?
Gordon McMillan looks at costs from the Retirement Living Standards report and what they could mean for the retirement you’d like.
dentists, pensions, -
25 Oct 20214 minAutumn budget reaction 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak today laid out his Budget for a post-Covid economy. Get reaction from Wesleyan and find out what it means for you.
financial planning, -
25 Oct 20213 minThe Autumn budget - an overview for dentists
Today saw Rishi Sunak deliver the Government’s plans for a post-Covid economy. But what does the budget mean for dentists?
dentists, financial planning, -
25 Oct 20214 minHow will medics be affected by the Autumn budget 2021?
The Chancellor has just announced his Autumn budget. What does it mean for doctors and other medical professionals?
doctors, financial planning, -
25 Oct 20213 minWhat does the Autumn budget mean for teachers?
In this overview, we take a look at the Autumn budget’s key announcements and what they could mean for teachers.
financial planning, teaching and education, -
25 Oct 20211 minPodcast - Financial insights for associate dentists
Bal Thandi, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, talks about the financial concerns of associate dentists.
dentists, podcasts, -
21 Oct 20213 minHow you can increase your dental practice’s value
Are you looking to sell your dental practice? Here are some key factors that contribute to the valuation...
dentists, -
20 Oct 20211 minHow will rising inflation affect financial planning?
In this podcast, Michael Copeland talks to FTAdviser about the ways investors can protect their long-term purchasing power from inflation.
financial planning, podcasts, -
11 Oct 20214 minNew health and social care levy
Read about long term plans to tackle Covid backlogs, reform adult social care and bring the health and social care system closer together.
financial planning, doctors, -
06 Oct 20213 minWhat the gender pension gap means for female teachers
Wesleyan Financial Services experts delve deeper into the gender pension gap - and what it means for female teachers.
pensions, teaching and education, -
29 Sep 20214 minAge discrimination and the Teachers' Pension Scheme
Get the latest on plans to alleviate age discrimination against those who were moved into the Teachers' Pension Scheme in 2015.
teaching and education, pensions, -
23 Sep 20213 minHow new dentists could buy their first home faster
Gareth Stainsby, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, looks at how new dentists could buy a home in 12 months.
dentists, financial planning, -
23 Sep 20213 minKey considerations for remortgaging
Bal Thandi, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, shares her key considerations when it comes to remortgaging.
financial planning, -
16 Sep 20218 minConverting your dental practice to private dentistry
Are you looking to take your dental practice private? Here's what you need to know about your NHS pension.
dentists, nhs pension, -
13 Sep 20212 minPension awareness day retirement insights
Do you feel prepared for your retirement? See how over 45s are getting ready for their later years, with the latest research from Mintel.
pensions, -
09 Sep 20211 minPodcast - Dentists and commercial investments
In this podcast, Laura Weaver talks to Simon Cosgrove about the ways practice owners can ensure their business remains a success.
dentists, podcasts, -
03 Sep 20218 minTaking a 'flexi' approach to retirement?
In this article, Paul Forder, area manager at Wesleyan, shares his key insights for GP partners thinking about taking a 'flexi' approach to retirement.
doctors, pensions, lifestyle, -
26 Aug 20213 minTeacher retirement survey 2021
Are you ready to call time on teaching? Our recent survey shows that many education professionals don't feel they are financially ready for retirement.
teaching and education, pensions, financial planning, -
09 Aug 20215 minVicarious liability: What dentists need to know
We look at non-delegable duty of care liability, and the court case that has raised awareness in dental practices across the country.
dentists, -
09 Aug 20211 minPodcast - an interview with dentist Hiraa Jamil
In this podcast, we speak to Hiraa Jamil, a foundation year dentist. Hiraa shares her experience of being a student dentist throughout the pandemic.
dentists, podcasts, students, -
19 Jul 20213 minThe 24-hour retirement rule for NHS dentists
Have you heard of the 24-hour retirement rule? If you're a dentist with an NHS pension, this might be a suitable way to ease into retirement.
dentists, nhs pension, pensions, -
06 Jul 20216 minWhat dentists need to know about the NHS pension scheme
Neil Richardson, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, looks at dentists' most commonly asked questions around NHS pension.
dentists, nhs pension, pensions, -
05 Jul 20213 minAvoid paying too much pension tax
We take a brief look at the annual allowance and lifetime allowance, and how you may be able to put protections in place.
financial planning, pensions, -
02 Jul 20216 minUpdate on the plan to end NHS pension discrimination
Get the latest on plans to alleviate age discrimination against those who were moved into the reformed NHS Pension Scheme in 2015.
dentists, doctors, nhs pension, pensions, -
22 Jun 20214 minGP Partnerships - Balancing risk and reward
Graham Leyfield reviews the changing appetite for GP partnerships and highlights considerations to make before choosing a role in partnership.
doctors, -
27 May 20211 minMarket update and trends to look out for
Check out this episode of the Wesleyan podcast to hear the latest market update and trends.
investments, podcasts, -
17 May 20215 minSetting up a dental practice - Trading structures
If you're planning to buy a dental practice now or in the future, there's a lot to consider. One key factor is trading structure.
dentists, -
11 May 20212 minThe science of creating positive habits that stick
Are you ready to hear the science behind creating positive habits? Listen to this podcast episode with Dr Mahrukh Khwaja.
dentists, podcasts, -
01 Apr 20211 minVaccine rollout and its potential economic boost
Hear how covid-19 vaccines could have a positive impact on the economy in this episode of the Wesleyan podcast.
investments, podcasts, -
03 Mar 20213 minBudget 2021 - What does it mean for teachers?
See what the government's 2021 Spring Budget could mean for education professionals.
teaching and education, financial planning, -
25 Feb 20211 minMarkets and the UK's roadmap out of lockdown
This podcast episode centres on the latest developments in investment markets in relation to coming out of lockdown.
investments, podcasts, -
16 Oct 20204 minFallow time calculator launched for dental practices
A new free-to-use fallow time calculator (FTC) has been launched to help dental practices optimise productivity.
dentists, -
31 Jul 201810 min30 tips for junior doctors starting their career
Embarking on a career as a junior doctor? See our tips for medical professionals on managing your finances.
doctors, students, -
01 Mar 20175 minTop 10 most expensive items in your home
It’s easy to underinsure your home. Make sure all your belongings are covered with our list of the most expensive items you might have.
lifestyle, -
26 Oct 20165 minSmarter surgeons – Top smartphone apps for junior doctors
Life as a junior doctor can be stressful. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top smartphone apps to make your job that little bit easier.
doctors, students, -
10 Dec 20159 minThe development of ICT usage in schools
Technology has changed a lot over the years. See how ICT usage has developed in schools and helped the education of students across the UK.
teaching and education,