There’s been some changes to the Government’s Immigration Health Surcharge just recently, but what exactly has changed, and how will it affect foreign nationals who choose to live and work in the UK? Let’s find out… What is the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)? When you enter and live in the UK, the IHS is used […]
The 6th – 14th June marks National Bike Week; raising the benefits of this fun physical activity and how it can form part of a healthy lifestyle. So, to help you make the most of it, we want to share the top five benefits of riding a bike & why you should start cycling to […]
So, what is a locum doctor? A locum doctor is one who temporarily fills a rota gap within a hospital, clinic or practice. This can often be on a relatively short-term basis, although in the healthcare sector, it’s not uncommon for locums to hold their post as part of a practice’s core medical team for […]
The 12th May marks International Nurse’s Day and this year is the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Nurses are one of a kind and to celebrate their dedication to the profession, we wanted to share some amazing facts about the amazing nurses across the world. 1. The first Nursing School was established […]
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week takes place from the 20th to 26th of January, 2020, and is part of the annual #SmearForSmear campaign by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. The charity encourages as many people as possible to go for a smear test and to document their participation with a lipstick smear selfie and the promoted hashtag. […]
On Friday 20th March 2015, ID Medical joined the British Journal of Nursing (BJN) to celebrate achievements in nursing from all over the UK and further afield at the glittering British Journal of Nursing Awards ceremony held at Shakespeare’s Underglobe in London. The British Journal of Nursing acknowledges the enormous contribution individual nurses make towards […]
As an international doctor or nurse, it’s most likely that you’re going to be unfamiliar with how the UK housing market works, so in this blog post we provide you with the five-steps to renting a house in the UK. Before we start though, it’s important to note that due to UK law, you cannot […]
Part of the registration process for an international nurse to work within the NHS, is passing the NMC’s ‘Competence Based Test’. The purpose of the CBT exam is to ensure the nurse has the right knowledge and skills to practise safely and effectively! In this post, we answer everything you need to know, helping you […]
Part-time nursing jobs can be one of the most rewarding careers in medicine. Not only do you get to work directly with patients and make an impact to people’s lives, but with part-time hours you will also enjoy a bit more flexibility throughout the week. For working parents, people with additional responsibilities (such as caring […]
ID Medical, Milton Keynes’ Fastest Growing Company in the UK’s fastest growing city, welcomed local MPs Mark Lancaster and Iain Stewart to its headquarters on Friday 23 January. At a meeting held at ID Medical’s headquarters on Friday 23 January, directors Deenu Patel, David Newton and Ranjit Nandha, together with Mark Lancaster MP (Milton Keynes […]
