Nov 30, 2020

A guide to career development within the NHS

Life-long career development can lead to personal growth and empowerment, helping you to achieve your goals and see an increase in personal success and happiness – but what does the NHS offer to guarantee career development? Career development starts from the very moment we start school. We learn, educate and grow – and at each […]

Nov 23, 2020

5 ways to protect your mental health

The past year has been difficult for all, but especially our healthcare heroes who’ve worked with bravery, resilience and passion battling against Covid 19. A second lockdown, winter pressures and a potential vaccine – the next few months are going to be tough; which is why we’ve created five ways to protect your mental health. […]

Nov 16, 2020

Supporting Alcohol Awareness Week

This week is a week for everyone to think about alcohol. How much alcohol you consume and the health risks involved with doing so. From the start of 2020, it’s been a difficult year for all – so it makes sense for this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week’s theme to be centered on mental health. We’re […]

Nov 11, 2020

5 household bills you’ll pay in the UK

From paying your monthly rent to working out what council tax bracket you fit into – your financial responsibilities in the UK can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be because ID Medical is here to help you every step of the way! In this post, we outline the major household bills you’ll need […]

Nov 9, 2020

Supporting Men’s Health Awareness Month

The Movember initiative is dedicated to promoting Men’s Health – male cancers, mental health and suicide prevention. To raise awareness, we want to open a dialogue to share the statistics and what actions can be taken from today… What is Movember? Launched back in 2003, the Movember Foundation is a fantastic initiative which takes place […]

Nov 4, 2020

Q&A with Dr Blaise, CT1 Emergency Medicine: joining the NHS during Covid 19

Hello Dr Blaise! Please can you introduce yourself? Hi! I am Dr Blaise, relocating from Nigeria to join Pilgrim Hospital Boston as CT1 Emergency Medicine. Can you start by sharing your motivations for wanting to be a doctor? It’s been a very long time since someone has asked me this but if I think, it […]