New data shows that nine out of 10 midwives and nurses due to revalidate have completed the process. The first report from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) shows that over 35,000 nurses and midwives have revalidated. Revalidation was introduced by the NMC in April this year and was the biggest change to the regulation
Pokémon Go has become the latest mobile phone craze and following its release in the UK last month, has continued to grab the attention of health experts. The game involves walking outdoors around real-world locations to catch virtual Pokémon, which is a refreshing change for gamers, who are occasionally labelled as indoor types and reluctant
Working as a healthcare assistant is very rewarding for those who love to socialise and care for others. We spoke to healthcare assistant Tzozef about his experiences. Tell us about your background- How long have you been working as a healthcare assistant? It’s been around five years. I was previously studying at university and
Following junior doctors rejecting the new contract in a recent ballot, Jeremy Hunt has said he will move forward with the new contract. A deal agreed with the British Medical Association (BMA) was rejected by 58% in a referendum of junior doctor and medical student members, even though the BMA had urged them to accept
Independent charity The Health Foundation has warned that in the short term, the economic impact of quitting the EU could result in the government cutting the NHS budget for 2019/20 by £2.8 billion. Simon Stevens, NHS England’s chief executive, called for the government to honour their funding promises after Brexit. In a message to all
Official figures show the number of antidepressant drug prescriptions given to patients in England has doubled in a decade. Figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre show that in 2015 there were 61 million antidepressant drugs prescribed and dispensed in England. This figure is up from 57.1 million in 2014 and 29.4 million
Scientists in the UK have developed a blood test to help doctors pick the best drug for patients with depression. Doctors sometimes use a trial-and-error approach when selecting the right course of treatment for depression, until finding the most effective one. The experts involved believe the breakthrough could lead to depressed patients receiving personalised treatments
We’re delighted to announce our medical division have once again scored platinum in this year’s HTE audit. The team work tirelessly to ensure that all candidates are compliant to the highest standard which is highlighted with a score of 98.64% platinum – an improvement on last year’s platinum score of 95.11%. Danielle Sutherland, Compliance Manager,
Do you work as an A&E doctor or are you considering a role in Emergency Medicine? One of our doctors shares her experiences of why working in A&E is the perfect career choice for her. Tell us about your background – how long have you been working in Emergency Medicine? I have been working in
We’re dedicated to finding outstanding doctors – that’s why we travel worldwide to meet international candidates and get them ready to work in the UK. This month, we’re heading back to Greece, following our earlier successful visits. One of our international doctors, who we met during a previous visit to Athens, shares his experiences of moving
Interested in experiencing a variety of Occupational Therapy roles? Find out about the benefits of working as a locum with Athona. Why work as a locum? Experience Occupational Therapists are in high demand as hospitals and practices can often require last minute cover. We offer a variety of OT roles, including mental health, learning
After recently returning from a number of overseas trips, our international business development manager has some useful information regarding IELTs and English proficiency. I’ve been asked a number of times by doctors that are planning to work in the UK, what is IELTS? Why do I need to prove my English language? Where can I