Doctors come in all shapes and sizes, and nowadays they come in all ages too, as the latest figures from the NHS show. With more students than even opting into a medical career, the majority of trainee doctors are under the age of 30, with nearly a quarter of all medical and dental staff in … [Read more…]
Gender roles have undergone a massive overhaul in recent years, and this can clearly be seen in new figures from the NHS. Women form the majority of the NHS workforce, especially in non-clinical roles, as females occupy 81% of the NHS’s non-medical staff. More women are now in full time employment, with two thirds working … [Read more…]
For many of us, our GP is our first point of contact when we are feeling unwell or under the weather, so it is often one of the key services under scrutiny. Figures from last December however paint a positive picture of the UK’s GP service, with 86% of patients labeling their experience as ‘good’ … [Read more…]
Mental health patients are often stigmatised by bad press, but the NHS is constantly working to improve services in this area, starting by giving 92% of patients access to an independent advocacy service according to figures from last year. The majority of mental health patients were also involved in their care plans, with only up … [Read more…]
