Jun 4, 2025

Building a Sustainable Healthcare Workforce Strategy: A Unified Approach to Staffing

Summary As waiting lists lengthen and care delivery grows more complex, traditional, siloed staffing approaches are becoming increasingly ineffective. Piecemeal recruitment—separate processes for locums, permanent hires, and support teams—leads to inefficiencies, compliance hurdles, and unpredictable costs. By adopting a holistic healthcare workforce strategy that treats temporary and permanent roles as part of one integrated ecosystem—spanning […]

May 7, 2025

Master Vendor vs Neutral Vendor: Which Healthcare MSP Model Is Best?

Introduction Choosing between a Master Vendor or Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider (MSP) model is a crucial decision, especially as Healthcare Organisations today face increasing pressure to implement the optimum solutions for streamlining costs, ensuring clinical quality, and maintaining control over workforce supply chains. In this article, we explore the key differences between these two […]

Apr 29, 2025

How Clinical Insourcing Is Helping NHS Trusts Reduce Backlogs and Recover Elective Services in 2025

Introduction With elective recovery a national priority and waiting lists still placing considerable strain on NHS services, trusts are under pressure to find flexible, sustainable ways to expand capacity and improve access to care — without overstretching internal teams or sacrificing governance. One increasingly vital solution is clinical insourcing: bringing skilled external Healthcare Professionals into […]

Jan 31, 2025

What is complex care and why is there an increased focus in this sector?

Introduction The blog delves into the fundamentals of complex care, detailing its definition, the conditions it addresses, and the reasons behind its growing importance. It investigates the increasing demand for complex care services, then addresses the challenges faced by healthcare providers and the NHS in meeting this demand – and how it may be overcome. […]

May 16, 2023

How can I make the most of taking an FY3 year?

Taking an FY3 year is a unique opportunity to further expand your medical experience and hone your skills, while taking some time for yourself before choosing your specialism. It can help you decide what path to take in your career and broaden your horizons beyond the areas you’ve previously trained in. Read on for ideas […]

Jan 3, 2025

GP Streaming: Winter Pressures Relief For Emergency Departments

Introduction Emergency Departments (EDs) across the UK are continually under immense pressure, especially during winter months when patient numbers surge. Overcrowding, long wait times, and missed targets are significant and continual challenges. For instance, currently over 25% of patients spend over four hours in A&E. These issues not only affect patient care but also overburden […]

Dec 17, 2024

Unlock Your Potential with the NCLEX Self-Study Program

If you’re self-motivated, driven, and ready to take control of your NCLEX preparation, the NCLEX Self-Study Program is designed just for you. This program offers the structure, guidance, and resources you need to succeed – all while allowing you to maintain the flexibility of independent study. ­­ ­ What’s Included in the NCLEX Self-Study Program? […]

Feb 20, 2015

From Med Student to FY Doctor: 10 tips from Dr Kishan Rees

1. Don’t try to be all things to all men A wise old proverb that couldn’t be more truthful for first year medical students… You simply can’t be all things to all people and you can’t do all things all at once. We can sometimes behave this way to help us cope with the many […]

May 16, 2023

Complete FY3 Flexibility with ID Medical

As a newly qualified Junior Doctor/Resident Doctor, the next step in your career journey can be daunting. With the pressure to commit to a specific specialty for the next eight years, it’s important to take a breath and give yourself time to properly consider what you want to do for your specialist training years. That’s […]