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Complex Care Staffing: Strengthening Packages Without Driving Up Costs
Private care providers are under relentless pressure to maintain quality and control without overspending. Getting the balance right early is imperative: it keeps costs predictable and maintains commissioner assurance. For ongoing stability and success, the finer details matter—communication, fit dependable cover… If those slip, costs begin to creep and trust starts to dip. The right […]
ADHD & Autism Assessments: Support for Tackling NHS Waiting Lists
Summary ID Medical offers end-to-end ADHD and autism diagnostic services across adult and CYP pathways via the Countess of Chester Framework, enabling NHS organisations to address rising referral volumes and reduce waiting times with confidence. Why Are NHS ADHD and Autism Referrals Increasing? “New analysis reveals autism assessment and support crisis with tens […]
The Cardiology Staffing Crisis: How Insourcing Solves Specialist Shortages
Summary With cardiology services under intense pressure from Consultant shortages and rising demand, NHS trusts are turning to insourcing as a fast, flexible way to maintain safe, timely care. In this article, we explore: How insourcing boosts cardiology capacity, helping trusts deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostics and procedures without adding pressure to core teams. Why insourcing […]
7 Ways Clinical Insourcing Is Enhancing Service Delivery for NHS Trusts
As NHS trusts across the UK face mounting pressures — from record waiting lists to rising patient demand — Clinical Insourcing has emerged as a critical solution for helping to get services back on track and improve access while maintaining high standards of care. By offering flexible, targeted support within NHS settings, insourcing enables trusts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New £82m ARRS Funding: How to Secure a GP Practice Role
Navigating the job market as a newly qualified GP – or indeed, as any Healthcare Professional – can be daunting, especially in the ever-evolving landscape of primary care. Fortunately, the UK Government’s new £82 million Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) funding is designed to alleviate some of this pressure. This significant financial boost is aimed […]
The Importance of Insourcing for NHS Clinical Services
What is Insourcing in Healthcare? Insourcing in healthcare refers to the practice of contracting external healthcare providers to deliver services within NHS facilities. This approach differs from outsourcing, where services are provided off-site. Insourcing helps fill staffing gaps, manage peak periods, and ensure continuous patient care. NHS trusts use insourcing to maintain high standards of […]
The Agency Nursing Report: Unveiling Motivations and Challenges
The National Health Service (NHS) faces unprecedented challenges, with rising patient wait times and immense pressure on Healthcare Professionals. In this environment, Agency Nurses play a vital role, offering much-needed flexibility to the healthcare system. But what are the experiences of these Agency Nurses? Find out in our 2024 Agency Nursing Report. A Diverse Voice: […]