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Dealing with Stress – in Support of Stress Awareness Month
Stressed Doctor looking through window. Stress awareness
Tips for Dealing with NHS Night-Shift Working
Are you a Healthcare Professional working NHS night-shifts? Whether you’re a Nurse, Doctor, HCA or work behind the scenes as a Porter, as an NHS worker, there may be periods of time where you are working night shifts. We understand how tiring this can be, especially because your job is so focused on the amazing […]
Nursing Revalidation and Covid 19
Nursing Revalidation and Covid 19 Are you a Nurse, Midwife or Nursing Associate looking to Revalidate post-pandemic? The impact of Covid 19 over the last couple of years – social distancing and increased workloads – made it difficult for many Nurses to find the necessary time to Revalidate. Extensions were put into place during 2020 […]
The Best Healthcare Systems Around the World
The NHS is a huge source of pride in the UK, with over half of NHS staff working unpaid overtime every week to treat patients. But what are the best healthcare systems around the world, and what are they like? We’ve ranked OECD countries on metrics such as healthcare spending as a % of […]
The NHS and patient-centred care
Patient-centred care is a term frequently used by us, the industry and most importantly the NHS. But what does patient-centred care actually mean? In this post, you can find out its true definition, why the NHS follows this unique healthcare approach, the benefits, and a real-life example. What is patient-centred care? Patient-centred care is an […]
The problem with presenteeism in the NHS, and why it can’t be ignored
The subject of presenteesim within the NHS is perhaps something that’s been overlooked in recent months; with all NHS staff working tirelessly to protect the public, it’s now become common place to hear stories of doctors, nurses and locums working far beyond their regular hours – all in the name of keeping us all safe. […]
Interoperability: What is it, and why is it so important to the NHS?
Interoperability seems to be something of the go-to buzzword in the world of healthcare workforce technology right now – and it’s easy to understand why. The digital transformation of the NHS forms a critical part of the 2019 Long Term Plan, which outlines how the NHS must become fit for changing needs of the British […]
6 Key issues holding back the digital transformation of the NHS
Digital transformation is a foundational change in how organisations operate; from fundamental day-to-day business processes, to staffing culture and the end-to-end customer experiences. Whilst it can be logistical challenge, it can lead to organisations being more agile, efficient and responsive to market and business needs. The NHS is currently in the midst of its own digital […]
ID Medical’s Guide to Getting Around via the UK’s Public Transport System
Getting where you need to go isn’t always fun, especially when you’ve first arrived in a new country – but it’s important to note that the UK public transport system is extremely well connected and efficient, making travelling relatively painless. Whether you’re getting a tube from North London to South or hopping on a plane […]
The ID Medical guide to becoming an Ophthalmologist
Did you know that in the UK over 2 million people are living with sight loss severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives? However, there’s one specialist group of Healthcare Professionals with a particular set of expertise, knowledge and experience to help educate, care and treat the UK and their eye-related […]