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Protecting the surgeons of this generation and the next
Danielle Collins, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at NHS Lothian's Western General Hospital, highlights the impact of the elective care backlog on…
Happiness at Work Week: It’s time to invest in healthcare workers’ wellbeing
Every year Happiness at Work Week is a reminder of the importance of supporting wellbeing across the healthcare sector, and…
Disregarding staff wellbeing will compound NHS workforce pressures
Fatigue and burnout are amplifying workforce pressures across the NHS, addressing this will require compassionate NHS leadership that prioritises ;…
The role of 360° leadership feedback in NHS patient care
All-round performance assessments can have a profound impact on self-awareness and provide insights that develop and strengthen teams and organisations…
The pandemic has reinforced a workforce crisis long in the making
The Covid-19 pandemic is worsening the global shortage of healthcare staff. Only sustained, concerted effort led by wealthier nations will…
Patient facing technology may help relieve pressure over surgery backlog
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has adopted new technology to tackle the elective surgery backlog. West Middlesex hospital…
Why it’s time to end the great NHS bank robbery
Dr Anas Nader, CEO of Patchwork Health, stresses that the NHS must find more sustainable ways of plugging gaps in…
Doctors report high degree of pandemic burnout in new GMC report
Doctors have found their work “emotionally exhausting” during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report published today by the General Medical Council (GMC). More than 63,000 UK…
GMC moves to tackle stark inequalities in education and training
The General Medical Council (GMC) is looking to take steps to reduce workplace inequality after internal research on fairness in…
New studies show mental health issues on rise for clinicians
A new survey from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has found that nearly three out of every four medical professionals…