From Corridor to Community: Are Virtual Wards Easing the Pressure or Masking It?

Virtual Wards & Discharge Pressures Last month’s NHSE Board reports confirmed that virtual ward capacity in England has surpassed 10,000 beds. That milestone reflects years of innovation and investment, but behind the figures lie persistent tensions: long discharge delays, acute bed pressures, and deep workforce strain in both acute and community care. As urgent care…

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The NHSE Brief: June 2025 Edition

Your monthly insight into NHS England’s direction of travel, curated by ProMedical   From the CEO At a time when NHS priorities are evolving rapidly, it’s more important than ever to listen, align, and respond thoughtfully. The NHSE Brief is our monthly commitment to understanding the system’s direction and sharing it with those we serve,…

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Leadership and Management in a Healthcare Environment

Important Traits that Make Great Leaders!   In workplace environments, some people prefer to follow orders and be guided along, while others are made to lead and give orders, direction, and guidance. In healthcare environments, however, where people’s health, and potentially their lives, are in your hands, good leadership is essential. Doctors, nurses, surgeons, or…

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Welcome to the Team!

Earlier this summer, we welcomed Russell Brown onboard to the ProMedical team. We are delighted to have him join us as NED.   Russell’s experience working with passionate business founders attracted the attention of ProMedical as they both share values, vision, and the passion necessary for driving growth. He joins us in a hands-on advisory…

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Locum Nursing in the UK – Things to Consider

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Do you want to help people and make a difference? Are you looking for an exciting new career choice, doing something that truly matters? If so, then you might wish to consider a career as a locum or flexible workforce nurse in the United Kingdom.   Here in the UK, as a result of things…

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