The REC/KPMG Report on Jobs has reported that permanent placements stabilise, while temp billings rise for second month in a row. Summary of the report: Permanent placements broadly stable; faster rise in temp billings The rate of decline in permanent placements moderated to near-stagnation in September, with only a fractional fall recorded. Temporary staff billings […]

MyFlame have created a new poll for the next quarter. We are now asking the question: In the last 12 months have you had: a salary increase, a salary freeze or a salary reduction? MyFlame are keen to understand what is happening in the current economic climate. From past polls we understand that salary is […]

The Team at Flame Health Dentistry and Flame Care are happy to hear that the chair of the British Dental Association’s general dental practice committee, Dr John Milne, is urging Labour’s Andy Burnham to include key health and social measures including the provision for the oral health needs of the elderly population in care homes. […]

The team at Flame Care are keen to speak with you if you are a Care Home Manager looking to work within the Care Home/ Mental Health sector. We have numerous Care Home Manager roles across the UK. All our vacancies require you to be NMC registered and we have new Care Home Manager vacancies […]

The team at Flame Care are keen to speak with you if you are either a RGN or a RMN looking to work within the Care Home/ Mental Health sector. We have numerous nursing roles across the UK. All our vacancies require you to be NMC registered and we have new nursing vacancies added to […]

On 21st June 2013 Care Homes will open their doors to encourage communities to visit and to connect with residents It is hoped that as many care homes as possible will join the event UK-wide and it is open to any care home, regardless of whether it is council run, or independent. The team at […]

Flame Care are happy to hear that York will become the first dementia friendly city. Dedicated to inspiring social change, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has announced plans to turn the city of York into the UK’s first ‘dementia-friendly city, as part of a pioneering project to help communities embrace an ageing society. The York Dementia […]

Are you a Care Professional? Do you work within the Care Home Sector? Are you looking for a new opportunity? Flame Care is a specialist healthcare recruitment consultancy. We recruit for Care Home Managers, Specialist Care Managers, Nurse Managers, Deputy Managers and Ward Managers typically working within Care Homes, Mental Health Care or Secure Care […]

Flame Health has just heard that Andrew Lansley has been demoted as Secretary of State for Health. Since taking the position in 2010, Andrew Lansley implemented controversial NHS reforms. David Cameron has re shuffled his cabinet and has appointed Jeremy Hunt as his successor. Jeremy Hunt was previously the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, […]

Nominations are now open for the RCN awards! Do you know anyone who has made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of nursing and/or health care or to the Royal College of Nursing? For your nomination to be considered at December’s panel meeting, you must return your nomination forms by Wednesday 31 October. Complete an […]

The Audit Commission has revealed that over £300 million could be spent on direct care for older people if councils reduced their expenditure on social care assessments. The number and cost of assessments and reviews have increased significantly in recent years, partly due to changes in policy including the move towards personalisation of care, but […]

A recent survey conducted by the Alzheimer’s Society and a leading care provider estimates that at least 40% of people in the UK are unsure on how to care for a family member who develops symptoms of dementia. Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society, Jeremy Hughes, wants to make help and support readily available for […]

Flame Care has had yet another busy week! The team are certainly looking forward to the Bank Holiday! New vacancies in this week: Nurse Manager – Sheffield. This modern care home is designed specifically for the needs of the elderly residents. It provides palliative care, dementia care, residential care, respite care and nursing care. RGN […]

New to My Flame Do you need some questions answered about your career but don’t know who to ask? My Flame Career Clinic is a new confidential and free service which provides members of our diverse and professional network with answers to key questions you may have at various stages throughout your career. Whether you […]

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