Older GP Workforce: What Does It Mean?
As the population of the UK gets older, it’s no surprise that the workforce across different industries is also ageing. The BMA recently released a report that highlighted the ageing NHS…
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The Rise of Ghost Patients: Why Is It Happening?
The average GP in the UK receives £150 a year for each person on their patient list, with approximately 1,700 recorded patients per practice. Last year, however, new reports surfaced showing higher…
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How Technology Could Aid Medical Bed Tracking
The issue of bed space within hospitals has been an ongoing concern for the NHS. Various reports have analysed the impact of bed shortages and how they affect hospital wards. Solutions…
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What Are the Benefits of Gamified Rewards for Healthcare Workers?
Gamified rewards are used across a number of industries to help bring fun and engagement to the workplace. Based on a points or a bonus system, they can provide staff…
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Predictive Disease Testing in the NHS: How Would It Work?
The Health Secretary has called for predictive genetic testing to help detect common cancers and causes of heart disease in patients. It is believed that predictive disease testing could improve…
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What Is the Refugee Recruitment Scheme and How Will It Affect GPs?
It might only be March, but several plans have already been announced to help ease pressures on the NHS. Amidst talk of triage centres, additional funding and other help being promised…
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New Code of Conduct for NHS AI Systems: What You Need to Know
Technology is at the forefront of improving healthcare in the UK, with many digital initiatives set to be launched over the coming years. In light of this, a new code…
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NHSX: How Staff and Patients Will Benefit from New Technology
As plans for making the NHS a more digitised organisation are put in place, the government has announced the creation of a new organisation, NHSX. This joint organisation aims to…
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Should Resilience Training Be Compulsory for Healthcare Students?
Personnel shortages and growing patient demand are just some of the reasons why NHS workers experience growing strain in their roles. With concerns over nursing shortages and more doctors needed in general…
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Is the Drop in GP Numbers Linked to Shorter Life Expectancy?
Research has found that residents in areas with more GPs have a longer life expectancy. The impact of having a higher number of primary care doctors was greater than a…
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