Tag: healthcare
Physiotherapists championed in CMO’s annual report
Chris Whitty’s annual report, published 10 November, places a significant focus on the vital role of physiotherapists in regards to maximising the independence and reducing health problems in old people. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy supports the report, which explores the benefits of physiotherapy such injury prevention, self-management stategies and physical health promotion. …
Continue reading "Physiotherapists championed in CMO’s annual report"
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023
Did you know there are more than 50,000 new cases of breast cancer in the UK a year? In fact, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women – but with early intervention, it can be treated effectively. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an opportunity to remind ourselves of the most …
Delayed discharge data: highlighting the importance of rehabilitation
New data reveals the reasons behind the backlog of patients occupying NHS beds. The NHS figures show that an average of 1,791 patients, all of whom had been in hospital for at least 14 days, were waiting for rehabilitation services so they could be safely discharged during June. This was primarily due to a lack …
Continue reading "Delayed discharge data: highlighting the importance of rehabilitation"
Blue Light Ticket events you don’t want to miss!
Calling all healthcare workers! Did you know that you are entitled to a variety of exclusive discounts, from sweet deals at Tesco to gigs at the O2?! If you’re new to the world of Blue Light Discounts, check out our previous blog which explains how to register for a magical Blue Light Card, as well …
Continue reading "Blue Light Ticket events you don’t want to miss!"
Check In and Chat re-launched to support lonely patients
The NHS has re-launched its ‘Check In and Chat’ service to help support lonely and isolated patients. More than 1,000 volunteers have signed up to help drive the initiative by offering a listening ear to those in need. Those who use the service can request either a one-off call or a series of calls to …
Continue reading "Check In and Chat re-launched to support lonely patients"
Are you doing Dry January? Here’s 5 benefits to enjoy…
January is a time for making positive changes in your life and what a better way to start than with challenging yourself to Dry January? This is where you cut out alcohol from your diet for the duration of the month. Not convinced yet? Here’s 5 benefits to enjoy when you participate in Dry January… …
Continue reading "Are you doing Dry January? Here’s 5 benefits to enjoy…"
Top 3 challenges for healthcare in 2023
Today, we consider what challenges lie ahead for healthcare in 2023. Carry on reading for insight into the key issues that need addressing, as well as the progress we’ve seen so far. 1.Health equity Equal access to healthcare should be a given, but unfortunately, in most parts of the world, this is still …
Healthcare highlights 2022
It’s been an exciting year for medical breakthroughs, with new technologies, research and medical trials paving the way for a healthier future. Today we celebrate our industry by reflecting on some of our top healthcare highlights from 2022. New drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s The New England Journal of Medicine has just announced …
Nursing strike dates confirmed
Nursing strikes have been confirmed for the 15 and 20 December in what is expected to be the most marked NHS strike action ever. The Royal College of Nursing are demanding a 19% pay rise for all nursing staff, which the government have so far deemed as unaffordable. Routine practices, such as prescheduled appointments and …
Changes to English language requirements for UK healthcare staff
In September, it was announced that the English language requirements for practising nurses in the UK will undergo a major change in 2023. In this article we cover everything you need to know about English language requirements for UK healthcare staff, and what these revisions could mean for you. What’s the score? …
Continue reading "Changes to English language requirements for UK healthcare staff"
