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We'll keep you informed of all the recent trends, developments and stories. Bringing you the latest in healthcare news.

Downing Street exclude nurses from the public sector pay increase

No new pay rise for the nursing heroes! NHS workers who fought on the frontline battling COVID-19 were forgotten for a pay rise!

29 Jul 2020

Downing Street exclude nurses from the public sector pay increase

No new pay rise for the nursing heroes! NHS workers who fought on the frontline battling COVID-19 were forgotten for a pay rise!

19 Jul 2020

What is an F1? Doctor titles explained

If you’ve ever watched a medical TV drama or peeked at a healthcare professional’s badge, you might have wondered what the letters next to their name mean. Read on to discover more.

19 Jun 2020

Covid-19 The Next Step

Currently, the UK is functioning at level four of the alert system. All going well, we should move naturally onto the next level - level three. Click here to read more.

19 Jun 2020

Men's Health Week

As we wind down this week, we also celebrate men's health (from 15th-20th June). This year's theme will be 'Take Action on Covid-19'. Read on to discover the Top Five Men's Health Blogs in the UK.

19 Jun 2020

Growing for well-being week

Growing for well-being week takes place June 1-7, 2020, by Life at No.27, a UK gardening therapy organisation supporting children and adults suffering from low confidence, self-esteem, and mental health illness. Read on our website to discover more.

6 May 2020

Updates to COVID-19 Testing for NHS Workers

The Government has recently updated the COVID-19 testing measures with regards to key workers. Read on for more on COVID-19 updates.

30 Apr 2020

The Marmot Review - 10 Years On

Ten years on from The Marmot Review, we look at where we are now. Read on to find out more.

29 Apr 2020

Grounded Crews Fly to Support the NHS

British Airways employees could be filling in for nurses and healthcare assistants to meet demand. Click here for more information.

24 Apr 2020

Using A&E Skills to Fight COVID-19

If you have worked in the emergency department, the NHS welcomes your experience in the fight against COVID-19. Click here for more information.

24 Apr 2020

An Interview with Medical Supply Drive UK

We spoke to the volunteer organisation working to donate as much PPE as possible to frontline staff. Click here for more information.

17 Apr 2020

Cosmetic Nurses Return to the NHS

Nurses from cosmetic clinics are returning to support the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read on for more.

30 Mar 2020

Our NHS Needs Doctors Now

We need all the help we can get to support the NHS in the fight against coronavirus. Learn more on our website.

23 Nov 2019

Projected NHS Funding Gap to 2023

Any underfunded health care service leads to inevitable consequences both in human and financial terms. For more click here.

21 Dec 2017

NHS Budget Breakdown

We take a look at the finer points of the Chancellor's latest budget. Click here for more information.

19 Dec 2017

Fury Over Virgin Care Pay Out

A petition is calling for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Care to return at least £328,000 to the NHS. Read on our website for more.

10 Dec 2017

#MeToo Affects NHS Too

Rachel Clarke describes her experiences working alongside male colleagues within the NHS.

28 Oct 2017

£100m Squandered on Scottish NHS Bed Blocking

The Labour Party has analysed official figures from between September 2016 and August 2017 in Scottish hospitals. Click here for more.

27 Oct 2017

More People Abandon NHS to Pay for Treatment Abroad

Figures show that the numbers leaving UK waiting lists to seek treatment abroad have almost tripled in the last two years. Learn more here.

27 Oct 2017

“Scandal”: Drugs Developed With Taxpayer Money

A new report has revealed the level of taxpayer investment necessary to discover two out of five of the NHS’ most costly drugs. Click for more here.

30 Sep 2017

What’s Happening in the Locum Market?

Post IR35, we take a look at the latest developments for locum workers. Click here for more information.

29 Sep 2017

Facts & Figures: Thirty Years of NHS Bed Numbers

The issue of NHS hospital beds has gradually climbed the list of pressing issues for the NHS and in the media. Read on for more insight.

27 Aug 2017

23% Surge in Ambulance Call-outs for Mental Health Patients

Over the last two years, ambulance call-outs for mental health patients in England have soared by almost a quarter. Read on here for more.

28 Jul 2017

Calls for Investigation as NHS Staffing Agency NHSP is Privatised

Justin Madders has asked the National Audit Office to investigate the privatisation of NHS Professionals. Read on for more information.

27 Jul 2017

Number of Nurses Quitting NHS Doubles in 3 Years

Experienced nurses are definitely harder to come by, and this is supported by the latest findings. Read on for more insights.