Do Pharmacists encourage exercise?
After reporting last week on whether Pharmacists can give GP’s a helping hand with long term illness patients, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) conducted a survey to show that Pharmacists should promote exercise in the over 55s. The results showed that almost a third of patients over 55 felt that long term illnesses were an obstacle for exercise. […]
Can the council combat tooth decay?
According to Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, local councils will be able to track health challenges when they take over looking after the health and wellbeing of their residents. Preventing cancer, cutting tooth decay in children and the population weighing less are just some of the challenges. From April next year, councils will be given a […]
Updated vacancies. Research Nurse Managers and Sonographers Required
Are you an experienced Research Nurse with management exposure? Are you looking for a permanent position? Would you like to work for a prestigious organisation offering clinical trials support? If you answered yes to all of the above, then Flame Health would be keen to speak with you. We have acquired a new position with […]
A Pain Free Alternative to Dental Fillings?
Good news for dental patients who are a bit wary of going to see a dentist because of the pain factor. The University of Missouri and Nanova have created a pain free alternative to dental fillings and it could come to market very soon. The Plasma Brush is soon to undergo clinical trials, which will […]
Could Pharmacists give GPs a helping hand?
A report from the UCL school of Pharmacy and the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association has revealed that enhanced Pharmacy services could help people with preventable long term pain. This report could co inside with talks of whether it is best to gain advice from your local pharmacist or to visit your GP. There are 5 […]
Hypoglycaemia Campaigns and Pharmacist advice
Flame Health Pharmacy are keen to know if there are pharmacists out there who are running the hypoglycaemic campaign within their pharmacy. This campaign is designed to raise awareness about hypoglycaemia and how it can be managed in patients with type 2 diabetes. It also gives patients advice on what to do to reduce their […]
Retention Renewal Deadline for Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians
The GOC is urging all Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians to apply for their renewal before the deadline of March 15th. The cost of renewal has come as good news to the optical world as the fee has been reduced for the second year running. The cost now sits at £260. Those who fail to meet […]
Sonographers Required in London and Yorkshire
Flame Health are always on the look out for experienced professionals within the cosmetic and healthcare industry. Most recently we have acquired an exclusive opportunity for experienced Sonographers either in London or West Yorkshire. You will have extensive experience and knowledge of Ultrasound procedures and be HPC registered. The successful candidate will be working with […]
Flame Health Pharmacy Department Update
Flame Health Pharmacy have had a fantastic start to the New Year! So far the team have made 5 placements. These positions were filled for Pharmacy Managers in Hull and Totnes and 3 pharmacist positions in Ireland. Well done ladies, this is a great start to the year! The team have acquired new positions for […]
Happy New Year from Flame Health – New Year, New Career?
Flame Health would like to say Happy New Year to you all! We hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas and New Year period. Now that the new year is in swing and you are getting back into your working routines, are you now thinking about that new change in career? Flame Health specialise within Optometry, Dentistry, […]
NHS Funding
Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley has announced that in 2012-2013 the NHS will get a funding boost of £2.5 billion to provide services for patients. A whopping £91.6 billion will go to PCT’s. This includes: £87.5 billion to PCT’s to provide care for local patients and £4.1 billion to be invested in dental, eye care and […]
Exciting news for the Optical World!
Exciting news for the Optical World. Contact lens giant CooperVision have released a new monthly multifocal lens for presbyopia. Clinical studies have reported the lens outperforming other brands in a range of measurements such as end of day comfort, vision quality and likelihood of continual wear. The Biofinity multifocal lenses have been adapted from the […]
Practice Sales and Joint Venture Opportunities with Flame Health
This week Dentistry.co.uk has reported on investing in dental practices and Flame Health were keen to communicate their thoughts. They have stated that investing in a dental practice is usually the biggest business decision a dentist will ever make. Therefore, it is essential that thorough investigations are carried out to ensure that the business you’re […]
Unemployment Figures
UK unemployment has unfortunately increased by 128,000 in the three months to October, the highest level since 1994. Unemployment is now at a staggering 2.64m. The Office for National Statistics revealed some figures which showed that: The jobless rate increased from 7.9% to 8.3% The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance rose to 1.6m […]
Flame Health Pharmacy Weekly Update
The Flame Health Pharmacy team have had a great week. This week has seen the team successfully place Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers in Taunton and Scunthorpe. These positions were for leading Pharmacy stores and we hope all the candidates enjoy their new positions. The team have acquired a new vacancy this week for a Support […]