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Preparing for NHS Winter Pressures
Health and social care services are once again preparing for winter pressures and extra demand on GPs and Emergency Departments as temperatures drop and the flu season kicks in; intensified by the continuing impact of Covid-19. Add in the pressure of continuously rising patient wait lists across all aspects of elective care and it is […]
Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19: Risks, Pathogenesis and Outcomes by Dr. Umair Mallick
We thrilled to announce that Dr. Umair Mallick (Consultant Physician, Cardiologist and Researcher), has written a wonderfully insightful book relating to COVID-19 called Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19. When we heard he had written a book, we couldn’t wait to receive a copy. We’re also so impressed, that as a busy working doctor, Dr. Mallick found […]
How Clinical Support Services Can Help Reduce Patient Wait Times in the Covid-19 Recovery Plan
The ongoing news of an NHS Covid-19 recovery plan, which will see the acceleration of the delivery of operations and other services to help the health service recover from the pandemic is key when it comes to reducing patient wait times, and by using Clinical Support Services, you can help boost your own Trust’s recovery […]
3 tips on how to safely spread Christmas cheer this festive year
Without stating the obvious, this year’s been a tough one for every single person on the planet and it’s safe to say that most people will be pleased to see the back of it. But Christmas is soon approaching and although it might be different to our usual festive break, it’s important we take time […]
NHS winter pressures: what to expect and how to protect our healthcare heroes
In any year, winter can be extremely challenging time for the NHS; but the winter of 2020/21 looks to be especially tough due to the continuing battle against Covid-19 and the virus’ vaccination programme rollout. Given that winter pressures traditionally contribute to one of the NHS’s busiest periods, what exactly can it expect over the […]
Q&A with Dr Kabir, ST3 Acute Medicine: Joining the NHS During Covid 19
Hello Dr Dr Kabir! Could you please start by introducing yourself? Your grade, specialty and country you are relocating from? Hello! My name is Dr Kabir and I am relocating from Oman to join North Cumbria University Hospital NHS Trust as an ST3 Acute Medicine. What motivated you to become a doctor? For me, there […]