Flame Health’s Cosmetic Surgery Division has a proven track record of providing professional recruitment solutions to the Cosmetic Surgery Sector. With the continued growth of the Private Cosmetic Surgery sector, our Cosmetic Surgery Division consistently provide cost saving, consultancy based recruitment solutions across the UK. We are currently working alongside a leading cosmetic surgery group […]

Eye experts at Southampton General Hospital have successfully identified a gene mutation that causes glaucoma. Eye experts have pointed out that the mutation is common among Europeans, with some 6 per cent carrying two copies, putting them at 60 per cent greater risk of developing the disease than those who carry none. This breakthrough will […]

Many community pharmacies across the UK are gearing up this week to provide flu jabs. Several pharmacies are offering vouchers and offers to patients. As the winter months are slowly creeping in these offers seem like a great incentive to be protected. AAH said its flu vaccination service, delivered under a private PGD was this […]

Congratulations! Your results are in, you have celebrated in style and now you need to secure that much needed position. Flame Health Optometry has been tasked exclusively by several high profile companies to find the best newly qualified optometrists throughout the country. Our clients are looking for ambitious, self motivated newly qualified optometrists to work […]

Flame Health are currently working exclusively with a major pharmacy chain who are continuing to expand their operation and are now looking for an exceptional candidate to lead their growth into the Republic of Ireland market as a supervising pharmacist. The company are a major force within the UK Pharmacy market and are well known […]

The General Pharmaceutical Council has agreed its 2011 fees as it prepares to take over pharmacy regulations from 27th September. The renewal fee for a 12 month period will be £262 for pharmacists, £142 for pharmacy technicians and £217 for pharmacy premises. They have opted not to offer a low income fee as ‘regulatory responsibility […]

A report published by the Pharmacy Practice Research Trust (PPRT) has found that pharmacists rated patients’ health interests over professional guidelines, as the most important factor to consider in ethical decision making. Regulation also played a very important part. As a pharmacist do you follow suit to this? Do you feel that ethical problem solving […]

A new pilot scheme has been launched by the MHRA to allow pharmacists to report adverse drug reactions electronically to the agency’s yellow card scheme. The aim is to make reporting easier and to allow information to be more easily shared with the MHRA for effective drug safety monitoring. Once the pilot has been completed, […]

Independent optical practices are raising awareness of the risk of developing myopia (short sightedness), caused by the constant use of the latest high tech gadgets. The move is part of an optical campaign and follows a new Ofcom report which has shown that people in the UK spend an astonishing 7 hours a day watching […]

Community pharmacists are still unconvinced by the benefits of the electronic prescription service (EPS), despite government claims that the system has been a success and can be managed locally. A survey of 100 pharmacists by the Chemist and Druggist found that only 51% felt the EPS would be good for pharmacy overall. A high percentage […]

Scientists at King College London have pin pointed one of the genes which is responsible for myopia (short sightedness) after a 12 year study. Lead author of this study Dr Hysi said “We have known for many years that the most important risk factor for being short sighted is having parents who are short sighted. […]

New evidence reveals that third molars contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells, according to a recent study. It has been proved that the soft pulp inside of teeth contains a population of cells known as mesenchymal stromal cells that are similar to cells found in bone marrow, a common […]

An high proportion of the British public are unaware of the need to protect their eyes from UV rays, according to an independent survey. Over 90% of the poll (1,028 adults) were unaware of the risks and were not worried about eye damage (even though 79% associated UV rays with a risk of cancer) As […]

Under the Pharmacy Manifesto 2011, the RPSGB’s Scottish board will campaign for greater access to health records. Speaking at the RPS Conference, chair of the Scottish Pharmacy Board Sandra Melville said while pharmacists working in hospitals enjoy sharing information, access has been withheld from community pharmacists. The board is asking politicians to implement a health […]

The Pharmacy Minister, Earl Howe has agreed funding of £2.49 billion for community pharmacy services in England for 2010-2011. As a result, contractors have earned £140 million above the overall £500 million contractual target for retained purchase profits. £120 million will be recovered through adjustment to category M prices this year and £20 million will […]