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What is the future of agency nursing?
Due to ongoing staffing shortages across the NHS, we have seen an increased reliance on agency nurses. In this blog, we will explore the...
Scarlette Isaac
Oct 16, 2023
Student nursing applications down across the UK
Acceptances onto nursing courses have declined by 11%, finds new UCAS data. We also saw a fall in the number of students applying for...
Scarlette Isaac
Sep 4, 2023
Agency workers no longer permitted to cover nurses on strike
Agency workers are no longer permitted to cover nurses on strike, the high court has ruled. The legislation came into force just last...
Scarlette Isaac
Aug 15, 2023
Practising sustainability as a nurse
In this blog, we share five helpful tips for reducing your carbon footprint as a nurse. Carry on reading to find out how you can do your...
Scarlette Isaac
Jul 25, 2023
Significant increase in the number of people using private healthcare
Recent data shows that there has been a significant increase in the number of individuals opting for private healthcare. A...
Scarlette Isaac
Jul 17, 2023
15-year NHS plan set out by government
The NHS will undergo a series of changes over the coming 15 years, ministers have revealed. From training nurses and doctors on the job,...
Scarlette Isaac
Jul 12, 2023
Nursing strikes have come to a halt after latest ballot results
Nurses in the UK have indirectly voted against taking further industrial action in ongoing pay NHS dispute. Despite the majority...
Scarlette Isaac
Jul 5, 2023
Wellbeing Week: prioritising self-care as a nurse
Here at MCM Medical, we’re celebrating World Wellbeing Week! Carry on reading for our team’s top tips on prioritising self-care as a...
Scarlette Isaac
Jun 26, 2023
Rainbow-washing: why it's a problem and how to avoid it this pride month
Seen a lot of rainbows recently? That’s probably because it’s Pride Month! While it’s great to see so many businesses getting involved...
Scarlette Isaac
Jun 21, 2023
Is there a nursing retention crisis?
New data nods to a nursing retention crisis, with almost 27,000 leaving the register last year alone. The Nursing and Midwifery Council...
Scarlette Isaac
Jun 13, 2023
Nurses to train on shift to reduce staffing shortages
One in three UK nurses are being trained on the job in a bid to reduce staffing shortages. It is hoped this move will help encourage...
Scarlette Isaac
May 19, 2023
The impact of Covid-19 on nursing: lessons learned and future implications
Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, nursing staff have been burdened with new challenges, unprecedented numbers of hospital admissions and...
Scarlette Isaac
May 17, 2023
Tips for staying motivated and engaged in your nursing career this International Nurses Day
It’s International Nurses Day! To mark the occasion, we wanted to share our top tips for staying motivated and engaged in your nursing...
Scarlette Isaac
May 12, 2023
Why are student nursing applications declining?
The number of student nursing applications in Scotland have fallen by almost a quarter in the last year. According to UCAS, as few as...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 23, 2023
10,000+ nurses off with long Covid: push for post-pandemic sick pay
Nurses are urging the UK government to provide financial support to those unable to work due to long Covid. The petition, which has...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 15, 2023
Spike in ADHD awareness amongst women in the UK
The number of women seeking an ADHD diagnosis is increasing as awareness of the condition has become more commonplace. However, this also...
Scarlette Isaac
Feb 13, 2023
World Cancer Day is coming up: here's how to show your support
Did you know that 50% of the world's population doesn’t have access to the full range of essential health services? Even when it comes to...
Scarlette Isaac
Jan 31, 2023
New artificial pancreas tech developed for diabetics in the UK
More than 100,000 type 1 diabetics could be offered what has been dubbed “the closest thing to a working pancreas” to help them manage...
Scarlette Isaac
Jan 24, 2023
Supporting LGBTQ+ in the workplace
From rainbow badges, to the LGBT+ action plan, we’ve seen significant progress within the NHS when it comes to supporting the Lesbian,...
Scarlette Isaac
Jan 12, 2023
Nurses are continuing to struggle with the cost of living crisis
With endless horror stories about nurses skipping meals to feed their families and clothe their children, it is clear the cost of living...
Scarlette Isaac
Nov 3, 2022
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