The NPA has called for the abolition of prescription charges in England as the charge has rose to £7.40 per item, warning they add to pharmacists’ workload without helping patients. The call has come as Scotland abolished prescription charges joining Northern Ireland and Wales. The head of NPA pharmacy has said, “From a pharmacist’s point […]

Retail analyst Verdict has predicted that supermarkets offering instore opticians could more than triple their market share in the optical industry this year. Market share could rise to 4.7% in 2011 compared to 1.7% in 2005. Flame Health work alongside several independent opticians and retail multiples and recruit for Specialist Optometrists, Senior Optometrists, Hospital Optometrists, […]

Dentists from abroad have been caught up in bureaucratic red tape, halting their path to practicing in the UK. Candidates who completed the first part of the Licentiate in Dental Surgery (LDS) held by the Royal College of Surgeons of England are not being able to complete the second part due to a row between […]

Are you an experienced CRA? Are you currently looking for the opportunity to progress? Would you like the opportunity to work for a growing company that can offer you the encouragement and support that you need to reach your goals? Would you like a healthy work and home life balance? Flame Pharma are currently recruiting […]

Unemployment figures published by the Office for National Statistics have shown a rise of 27,000 to 2.53 million in the number of people out of work in the three months up until January. Kevin Green, the REC’s Chief Executive has said, ‘Today’s figures confirm that the private sector is some way off being able to […]

1,000 visas will be made available this year for ‘exceptionally talented’ non EU migrants in the science and arts field. These workers will come under a new category in Tier 1 of the immigration system. The Home Office has stated that competent bodies will be appointed to administer the scheme and assess whether applicants qualify. […]

A novel non surgical and removable hearing aid that transmits sound via the teeth to help with single sided deafness has been approved for use in Europe. The Soundbite hearing system is a nearly ‘visible’ digital audio device and relies on a principle called bone conduction that can deliver clear, high quality sound. A small […]

The new medicine service (NMS) will see pharmacists paid to council patients with long terms conditions who are starting new medicines. pharmacists have backed this new service although some have cautioned it will require investment from pharmacies to be a success. Many have stated that this new scheme will emphasise the importance of pharmacists moving […]

The British Dental Association has called for clarity on CQC fees. In a letter to the CQC, the BDA has said that it is unacceptable that dentists still do not know what fees are to be charged, even though the deadline for registration is just three weeks away.  The letter also highlights that fact that […]

The Report on Jobs published today by the REC and KPMG signalled strong and accelerated rises in both permanent staff placements and temporary staff billings in February. Permanent placements increased at the sharpest rate in 10 months while temporary billings posted the greatest rise since May 2007. The availability of candidates to fill job vacancies […]

A leading specialist provider of ophthalmic services in the UK has opened a new private eye hospital as part of its continuing nationwide expansion plans. Former presenter of Channel 4’s 10 Years Younger,  Nicky Hambleton-Jones, launched the opening, promoting the message that improving your eyesight can make you look and feel younger and more confident. The […]

Prescription fees and dental charges will increase from 1st April. Prescription fees will go up by 20p to £7.40 and dental charges will increase, with band 1 treatments going up to £17, band 2 treatments increasing to £47 and band 3 treatments increasing to £204. The announcement has been greeted with anger, just days after […]

Spring cleaning is not just for houses! Dental Health Experts advise that it is a great ethos to adopt when it comes to avoiding gum disease. Spring is a great time to tackle the hidden oral hygiene problems that could be undermining your body’s overall health. Health Experts recommend the below to spring cleaning our […]

Recruitment was one of the best represented sectors in this year’s Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list This is extremely positive news for the industry. REC Chief Executive Kevin Green says, “This strong representation from the recruitment industry is extremely encouraging. It is hugely positive for the industry as a whole. Actively promoting […]

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has been unable to reveal how many pharmacists renewed their membership by the 1st March deadline due to IT problems. The RPS has said that over half of registered pharmacists had renewed but it needed to clear the backlog of applicants online before it could provide an accurate figure. The society […]