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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GP Pension Changes: What You Should Know
For the first time in over half a century, the number of general practitioners has sharply declined. At least two-thirds of GPs are now retiring early, which is double the…
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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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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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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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How Out-of-Hours GPs Can Help Mental Health Patients
Mental health doesn’t have a timeframe. This is why it’s important that mental health patients get the help and support that they need, when they need it. Out of hours…
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What’s The Secret To Minimising GP Stress?
Doctors are immune to health problems, aren’t they? At least that’s how it can look from the outside. It can be easy for the public to forget that doctors are…
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Newly Qualified Nurses: Why Out-of-Hours is a Smart Career Move
Nursing is a fantastic career choice that offers many different paths to employment. With patient care at the heart of the role, nursing is one of the most important elements…
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Could Triage Centres Be the Future of General Practice?
Could triage centres be the future of general practice? A new pilot scheme, run as part of the NHS’ Long Term Plan, will see doctors refer patients directly to pharmacists…
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