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Infection Control – Why hand washing is still very important

Handwashing helps prevent the spread of transmissible illnesses. A majority of contagious illnesses are spread from one person to another by contaminated hands. These illnesses include gastrointestinal infections, such as salmonellosis, and respiratory infections, such as influenza, colds, and coronavirus. Washing your hands properly with soap and water can help prevent the spread of the […]

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Why do healthcare employers opt to recruit overseas staff?

Right now, vacancy rates are a substantial problem facing hospitals, clinics, and practices throughout the UK, and this is because of things such as aging workforce’s, budget cuts and overworking. Numerous employers are now bringing in overseas workers to help fill the gaps. Organisations value workers from overseas because they possess profound knowledge and skills

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The value of social media for healthcare and organisations

In the past couple of years social media has evolved and progressed. Millions of people spend hours daily on their phones on social media. Since there are so many platforms being produced, it has now become easier to communicate and reach people. Social media networks play a key role in the working world there are

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Job Burnout in Healthcare

What is Job burnout? Job burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion. It often occurs as a result of persistent or repeated stress, which is mostly triggered by problems at work or when you have worked in a physically or emotionally draining role for a long time. Burnout is not a medical

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Work Life Balance tips for Healthcare Professionals

As most know the healthcare industry is a massive sector from all the different organisations such as hospitals, medical centres, and care homes, and also all the staff members that work there i.e., doctors, nurses, and care givers etc. All individuals that work within the industry know how exceptionally rewarding it is. Especially to be

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Code of Practice for International Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals

Internationally trained staff have been part of the NHS since 1948 and continue to perform a crucial role to this date. In fact, 16% of nurses and 36% of doctors in England have been trained outside of the United Kingdom. On the other hand, the social care sector has 35% of nurses and 16% of

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Compulsory Covid-19 vaccines for healthcare workers

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, life became chaotic. Especially for those working on the frontline in healthcare who were constantly exposed to the virus. In December 2020, there were discussions about making the vaccination mandatory for all health and social care staff. This applied to all those working in the NHS and private hospitals, GP

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The innovation of recruitment companies during the pandemic

It’s safe to say that the Covid-19 pandemic was a real struggle for all of us however those on the frontline was bearing the real battle. During the Covid-19 pandemic, healthcare and social care workers were on the frontline helping people in need as well as putting themselves in harm’s way. Throughout this time

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Care assistant workers and home carers allowed to apply for a Health & Care visa

Earlier this year, there was reports on changes to the Immigration Rules, which are set to make thousands of additional care workers from overseas eligible for a UK visa. The UK government has confirmed in a Statement of Changes that care workers and selected related job titles will be eligible for a UK work visa

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Covid-19 updates for the UK healthcare sector

COVID-19 has been affecting the health and wellbeing of the population in almost every country around the world. However, its impact on the UK has been considered as one of the significant issues for the healthcare sector. There has been a continuous rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the UK, and the death

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