Enabling professionalism in nursing and midwifery practice
What is professionalism? The professionalism of nurses and midwives has always been essential to good care. We all know professionalism...
‘Robust safeguards’ needed over use of nursing associates to counter substitution
The “real risk” that nursing associates are used as a cheap alternative to nurses has been underlined at a major health conference, where...
Western Trust targets overseas doctors as locum costs soar
A Northern Ireland Health trust is targeting medical professionals from abroad as it struggles to cope with a shortage of qualified...
Home Office letter and statement from the Migration Advisory Service (MAC) on nurse shortages
Letter from the Home Office to commission the MAC to review whether nurses should be included on the shortage occupation list and...
Should there be a limit on fees for agency staff in the NHS?
Jeremy Hunt has ordered the NHS to curb its use of employment agencies and rein in sending on temporary staff. The health secretary has...
Overseas NHS nurses: Restrictions lifted amid widespread shortages
Rules restricting the flow of nurses into Britain are to be lifted in response to widespread shortages of workers across the NHS. Nurses...
Croatians working in the UK under yellow card permit
Croatia is part of the European Union, but Croatian citizens do not have the same rights to work in the UK as other EU or EEA nationals....
Concept Care gets CQC approval to open a new home care service in Southend
Concept Care Solutions Ltd has announced that as part of their continued expansion programme the company has received CQC registration to...
UK Jobs Available for Overseas Nurses Despite Visa Restrictions
UK visa restrictions contained in the new 2014 Immigration Act will have far reaching consequences for overstayers and illegal...
Half a million ‘NEETS’ not looking for work or free apprenticeships
A report in today’s Daily mail reveals that half of young British ‘Neets’ are not even looking for work, according to damning...
