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Cyra is joined by Nina, a South African doctor, how medical training in South Africa works: a six-year degree followed by compulsory government placement of two internship years and one rural community service year before independent practice, while specialist registrar posts are government-only, scarce, and often require years of waiting. Nina shares why she entered medicine after a childhood spinal fusion and admiration for her surgeon, but felt increasingly disconnected from the work, wanted a life outside medicine, and struggled with a broken system, long hours, and unpaid overtime. She nearly quit before community service but finished to keep future options, then began traveling. Nina explains she started posting raw, honest videos about leaving medicine to provide representation, gaining rapid online support, while facing more in-person backlash from colleagues and family, and emphasizes that reassessing and quitting can be a valid choice.Individual: https://investengine.com/affiliate-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550Business: https://investengine.com/affiliate-business-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550Terms and Conditions apply. Capital at risk. You must remain invested for 12 months to retain the welcome bonus. One Bonus per client. These are affiliate links and Medics Money may get a commission at no cost to you if you go onto open an account.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.comWant to improve your finances fast? Then come on our coursehttps://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/Want to find out more about our other courses?www.medicsmoney.co.uk/coursesFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterDisclaimer: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.Mentioned in this episode:Start Investing HereIndividual: https://investengine.com/affiliate-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics%20Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550 Business: https://investengine.com/affiliate-business-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics%20Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550

Individual: https://investengine.com/affiliate-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550Business: https://investengine.com/affiliate-business-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550The hosts review Labour’s third budget of the Parliament (28 Oct 2026), the first under Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, arguing it lacked big headlines but contained many detailed changes with potential impact for doctors. Core income tax thresholds remain frozen, continuing fiscal drag, while tax on rental and savings interest rises by 2% from April 2027 (dividend tax unchanged). The trading allowance increases from £1,000 to £3,000, and self-assessment payment timing is set to shift from 2029, affecting cash flow. From April 2028, the £2,500 employment-expense claim threshold requiring self-assessment is removed, and mileage rates are improved. ISA plans to cut cash ISA limits are scrapped; Lifetime ISAs are replaced in April 2029 with a first-time buyer ISA, with the >£450k withdrawal penalty abolished. CGT changes include cutting Business Asset Disposal Relief to £500k and introducing a limited founders relief. NHS measures are modest, with limited winter funding, robotics investment, and a productivity/AI review, amid ongoing pay tensions; cost-of-living steps include fuel duty and VAT cuts and an energy payment for bands A–D.00:00 Budget Overview02:22 Income Tax Changes05:13 Self Assessment Shakeup07:50 Claiming Work Expenses10:17 ISA Rule Changes12:32 Capital Gains Updates15:50 NHS Funding Snapshot18:00 Cost of Living Measures20:04 Wrap Up and TakeawaysTerms and Conditions apply. Capital at risk. You must remain invested for 12 months to retain the welcome bonus. One Bonus per client. These are affiliate links and Medics Money may get a commission at no cost to you if you go onto open an account.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.comWant to improve your finances fast? Then come on our coursehttps://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/Want to find out more about our other courses?www.medicsmoney.co.uk/coursesFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterDisclaimer: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.Mentioned in this episode:Start Investing HereIndividual: https://investengine.com/affiliate-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics%20Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550 Business: https://investengine.com/affiliate-business-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics%20Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550

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Individual: https://investengine.com/affiliate-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550Business: https://investengine.com/affiliate-business-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550Terms and Conditions apply. Capital at risk. You must remain invested for 12 months to retain the welcome bonus. One Bonus per client. These are affiliate links and Medics Money may get a commission at no cost to you if you go onto open an account.In this episode Ed and Andy sit down to discuss the upcoming 28th of October Budget.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.comWant to improve your finances fast? Then come on our coursehttps://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/Want to find out more about our other courses?www.medicsmoney.co.uk/coursesFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterDisclaimer: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.Mentioned in this episode:Start Investing HereIndividual: https://investengine.com/affiliate-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics%20Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550 Business: https://investengine.com/affiliate-business-welcome/?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Medics%20Money&utm_content=Podcast&partner_id=550

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