The demands being placed on the NHS are taking a heavy toll on NHS morale, as it is found that the number of doctors leaving the UK to work abroad has almost doubled beneath the coalition. A key component of this is elderly population and its growth, which is resulting in many GP practices struggling … [Read more…]
10% of UK based nurses and midwives come from outside of Europe Nurses and midwives who train in hospitals outside of Europe will face shorter tests to check they are suitable to work in the UK. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will replace the minimum three months of supervised practice currently used with a … [Read more…]
Improvements in early detection lowers death rates Data from Cancer Research UK has revealed that the death rates of four common cancers, which account for half of all cancer deaths in the UK, have fallen by almost a third since the early 1990’s. The figures show that the combined death rates for breast, bowel, lung … [Read more…]
One of the biggest advantages of undertaking locum work is the fact that your career can take you anywhere – once equipped with your qualifications and medical school experiences you can work anywhere in the country, within any hospital you fancy, so becoming a locum doctor is a fantastic idea if you have itchy feet … [Read more…]
Invasive procedures could be avoided British researchers have developed a simple blood test that has the potential to detect all forms of cancer. Scientists from the University of Bradford have used the new technique on three different types of cancer, producing very promising results. Despite the test being in early development and still requiring work, … [Read more…]
Client Account Manager Keith Mawdesley answers your frequently asked questions about locum accommodation It’s natural to feel apprehensive before beginning your first locum placement, especially if you have decided to tackle a hospital outside of your local area and in a different part of the UK. One of the fantastic aspects of locum work is … [Read more…]
NHS charging patients from outside the UK to recover funding In a bid to stamp out ‘health tourism’, the NHS are planning to charge EU and non-EU nationals for using Britain’s free at the point of delivery health service. Patients from outside of the EU could potentially be charged 150% of the cost of treatment … [Read more…]
Hospital trusts across the UK are searching avidly for experienced and high calibre locum doctors, as staff shortages mean that hospitals are struggling to provide and maintain the excellent levels of care that patients expect and deserve. It’s a fantastic time to be in the locum industry, as you will be able to pick and … [Read more…]
NHS ranked number one in American study New analysis from the US has rated our NHS system as the best healthcare system in the world, with the highest levels of quality care and efficiency as well as having low cost at the point of service. The Mirror Mirror on the Wall report, conducted by the Commonwealth … [Read more…]
Urgent recalls of the product are under way Stocks of liquid food that are suspected to be the cause of death for a newborn baby and food poisoning in 14 others has been urgently recalled from 22 hospitals across the country. Paul Cosford, the head of Public Health England (PHE) has said that the liquid … [Read more…]