Doctors’ blogs
Nurse Shortages Leading to Concerning Levels of Burnout, MPs Warn.
Burnout among nurses and other healthcare workers has now become so common that it should be classed as an emergency, according to an influential group of MPs. 1 What’s driving these high levels of burnout? The key issue appears to be workforce shortages, a long-standing problem even before the pandemic, according to a…
Read MoreGrowing for Wellbeing Week in the UK
Growing for Wellbeing Week takes place on the 7th – 13th June 2021. Set up by gardening therapy organisation Life at No.27, the week celebrates the magic of growing your own produce and how positive that can be for your well-being, both physically and mentally. What is the thinking behind Growing for Wellbeing Week? Approximately…
Read MorePRIDE 2021!
Pride takes place globally every June to celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities, human rights and of course, for fun! Pride Month 2021 is being celebrated around the world and this year there are over 200 parades and celebrations expected to take place. The History of Pride Pride Month is celebrated as a tribute to those…
Read MoreEnhance your Commute to Work
In a demanding but rewarding career as a locum doctor, time management is of the essence if you want to get the most out of your day. We often overlook the time spent commuting to and from work. This time can be utilised to your advantage, energize yourself in the mornings with motivational music,…
Read MoreIR35 and Umbrellas – What it means for the flexible workforce
We recently had the opportunity to meet with (virtually, of course!!) the lovely Julia Kermode, Founder of Independent Work Ltd – IWORK IWork brings together all the ways people work independently in the UK – from temporary agency workers to freelancers, contractors, self-employed or gig economy workers. Pre-pandemic, some 23% of the UK’s workforce were…
Read MoreProMedical Great Place to Work-Certified™
As of May 2021, ProMedical, the Flexible Workforce Solutions Organisation, is Great Place to Work-Certified™. Thanks to the relentless passion of our people, we are delighted to have reached this milestone in our healthcare staffing solutions journey. It’s all thanks to our great dedicated people at ProMedical – Truly, People First! What does it…
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