Category: International

Five ways to unwind after a long shift

By Rachel Waterman on 08/04/19

Tagged in top tips

12+ hours on your feet can take a heavy toll on the body and mind, that’s why it’s vital to wind down after a long shift.
Here are our top tips to help get you through those long days.

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NMC to reduce test fees for overseas nurses coming to work in the UK

By Jennifer Gant on 27/03/19

Tagged in international nursing, nursing

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has announced that come April 1 2019, the costs of the tests overseas nurses, midwives and nursing associates must take to work in the UK will be reduced by more than 20% in order to attract more candidates to the UK.

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What is NHSX and how is it driving digital transformation in the NHS?

By Rachel Waterman on 15/03/19

Tagged in nhsx

NHSX is a new joint unit that has been set up to drive the digital transformation of the health service. It will link together leaders from government, the NHS and industry.

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Non-compliant agencies – how do they work and how can you ensure you are within the law?

By Lauren Elizabeth on 28/08/18

Tagged in psychiatry, psychological therapies, social work, working with pulse

Yesterday, HMRC released guidance highlighting how agencies and umbrella companies continue to use tax avoidance schemes, masked as ways to increase your take home pay. These agencies and umbrella companies promote arrangements which “reduce your tax liability” and allow you to keep more of your income.

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NHS innovation timeline

By Declan Campbell on 04/07/18

Tagged in nhs70

In 1945, a programme of welfare measures was introduced following the election of the Labour Party – including a National Health Service. What followed over the next 70 years was innovation after innovation, and development of a service that has become one of this country’s most recognised facilities.

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