by team | Nov 9, 2018 | Health News
Once again, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that the Southern Health Trust is still not up to standards and requires improvement. The CQC, an independent regulator of health and social services in the UK, inspects and regulates medical care to ensure that...
by team | Nov 7, 2018 | Health News
The Auditor General of Scotland recently reported the NHS is suffering a budget shortfall unlike any other in recent history. If something doesn’t happen soon, Scotland’s ageing population, in particular, may suffer the consequences. Unsustainable funding will...
by team | Oct 3, 2018 | Health News
Volunteering is about much more than just logging hours at a hospital. It’s about how it benefits patients, medical professionals, and the volunteers themselves. Even assisting with the smallest of tasks can have a far-reaching positive impact. But how exactly are...
by team | Sep 18, 2018 | Health News
One in four nursing students are dropping out of their course before qualifying, according to figures from the Health Foundation charity. Out of the 16,544 students who were in the final year of their nursing degree in 2017, more than 4,000 decided to quit their...
by team | Sep 10, 2018 | Health News
Top UK heart surgeon Professor Marjan Jahangiri is set to return to her post at St George’s University Hospital after a high court ruling found her suspension of 9 August to be superfluous. The 56-year old professor was suspended during an investigation into...
by team | Sep 3, 2018 | Health News
The UK has relied on the NHS for the past 70 years. However, a growing population and multi billion pound cuts have led to lengthy delays in test results being issued to patients. In particular, patients who utilise the services of NHS Scotland have been hit the...
