Nov 9, 2020

Supporting Men’s Health Awareness Month

The Movember initiative is dedicated to promoting Men’s Health – male cancers, mental health and suicide prevention. To raise awareness, we want to open a dialogue to share the statistics and what actions can be taken from today… What is Movember? Launched back in 2003, the Movember Foundation is a fantastic initiative which takes place […]

Nov 23, 2020

5 ways to protect your mental health

The past year has been difficult for all, but especially our healthcare heroes who’ve worked with bravery, resilience and passion battling against Covid 19. A second lockdown, winter pressures and a potential vaccine – the next few months are going to be tough; which is why we’ve created five ways to protect your mental health. […]

Nov 30, 2020

A guide to career development within the NHS

Life-long career development can lead to personal growth and empowerment, helping you to achieve your goals and see an increase in personal success and happiness – but what does the NHS offer to guarantee career development? Career development starts from the very moment we start school. We learn, educate and grow – and at each […]

Dec 7, 2020

Staying healthy whilst working round the clock!

With healthcare comes shift work and when it comes to exercise; finding time to prioritise or even find worse, the desire to exercise can be extremely difficult – meaning staying healthy can become really tough! But by successfully doing so, your life will change for the better. In this blog post, we share the major […]

Aug 26, 2021

Salaried GP to Locum GP

Are you thinking of working as a locum GP? Whether you’re a salaried GP looking for a change, or perhaps you’re a newly qualified GP looking for a starting point into your new career, working as a locum GP might be for you! In this blog, we’ll explore some of the main advantages to locum […]

Sep 23, 2021

International Nurses: Transitioning from HCA to a Registered General Nurse.

Are you an International Nurse working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) who wants to move to becoming a Registered General Nurse? Working as a HCA is a great way to get relevant experience and see what the job really involves, but if you’re ready to take the next step in your career, take a look […]

Sep 23, 2021

A Guide to Obtaining HCPC Registration

If you’re a healthcare professional that wants to practice in the UK, by law, you need to be registered with your relevant council. In this blog post, we’re sharing everything we know about HCPC registration – a body that regulates fifteen different types of healthcare professionals in the UK. We cover the essentials: from documentation […]

Aug 28, 2020

Q&A with Gargi Ghosh, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

Hi Gargi! Thank you for taking the time to chat with us today, could I please ask for you to introduce yourself? Hi! My current nursing status is part-time Clinical Nurse Specialist Nutrition for Policy and Service Development Lead and Clinical Lecturer. I’m also studying for my dream-PhD in Public Health at the University of […]

Jan 26, 2021

The problem with presenteeism in the NHS, and why it can’t be ignored

The subject of presenteesim within the NHS is perhaps something that’s been overlooked in recent months; with all NHS staff working tirelessly to protect the public, it’s now become common place to hear stories of doctors, nurses and locums working far beyond their regular hours – all in the name of keeping us all safe. […]