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 […]

Over 70% of pharmacists said it was harder to source products from pharma firms running distribution schemes. Only 6% said supply deals had improved access to medicines. Since 2007 more than 20 manufacturers have launched bespoke supply arrangements, with most citing improved medicine supply to patients as a key reason to change. However 13 of […]

The Report on Jobs published today (08.09.10) by the REC and KPMG has shown that the number of people placed in new jobs by recruitment consultancies continued to increase in August however growth has slowed further from March’s peak. The latest rises in both permanent and temporary staff appointments were the least marked for 10 […]

A report from Finland has shown that community pharmacists save healthcare systems hundreds of millions of pounds a year by giving patients health advice over the counter. According to the report of 197 pharmacists in Finland, pharmacists have helped avoid 6.2 million visits to a GP and 750,000 emergency visits a year by offering advice, […]

GPHC, the future pharmacy regulator has launched a telephone helpline, staffed by pharmacists to offer pharmacists guidance during the demerger. This helpline will assist pharmacists who have questions about the regulatory changes and how they will be affected. After this the GPCH will assume responsibility for the regulation of the pharmacy profession from the RPSGB. […]

Flame Health would like to know your thoughts on the possible shut down of the NHS Direct 24 hour nurse led service. Last year NHS Direct cost more than £120 million to run, speeding up the eventual termination of the phone lines. This has put the future of up to 1,400 nurses in uncertainty. As […]

As an organisation we feel it is important to embrace social media and it most definitely plays a key part in our recruitment strategy in terms of raising awareness of our business and our current opportunities on sites such as Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook; however, given the profile and seniority of individuals we recruit and […]

New updates have been added to My Flame Opportunities providing you with access to New and Exclusive Opportunities that are currently available or in development across all our sectors we operate within. You will find the latest jobs and in some cases exclusive opportunities from our trusted client base ranging form New Business Ventures, New […]

Our new and Exclusive Job Banner links are working well within search engines and are receiving some great feedback from candidates and clients. Our most recent example of this on flame health is our latest Exclusive Job Banner Opportunity from our Optometry Division, who are currently working on behalf of a specialist provider of ophthalmic […]

Flame Health have launched a new specific Cosmetic Surgery Jobs section due to an increase in Job Vacancies and Exclusive Opportunities across the UK. Flame Health’s Cosmetic Surgery Division are currently working with some new and exclusive Job Vacancies from our market leading and award winning cosmetic clients. Cosmetic Surgery has been receiving a lot […]