Bristol born businesswoman Dame Mary Perkins and her husband Douglas revolutionised the way Britains buy glasses, by making fashionable frames affordable, after the Government relaxed advertising regulations in 1984. The success of this has created a £1.15bn family fortune and has boosted their Sunday Times Rich List position from 73 to 56. Despite her fortune […]

According to the Report on Jobs published today by the REC and the KPMG, permanent staff appointments rose at a strong and accelerated rate in April, although growth remained below February’s tenth month high. Recruitment consultants reported a further improvement in the availability of candidates during April. Permanent staff availability rose marginally, while temporary/contract staff […]

As Occupational Health Nurse you will be travelling to a number of stores adhering to policies and procedures to ensure a healthy working environment for your colleagues, providing a day to day service to the business giving advice to management, assisting in the management of attendance, meeting legal requirements. Counselling – lifestyle & behaviour and […]

With the excitement from last week’s Royal wedding, you can be forgiven for suspecting that this week could have been dull and grey in comparison, however with the sun shining in the UK for a change, spirits were lifted and we have had what can be described as a very interesting and exciting week! With […]

A new study has shown that severe gum disease may cause a reduction in red blood cells leading to anaemia. Research published in the Journal of Periodontology found that over a third of people suffering from severe gum disease had haemoglobin levels below normal concentrations. Following a six month course of treatment to improve oral […]

A survey has shown almost two thirds of its members do not believe they are being paid accurately by NHS Prescription Services (NHS PS) Numark has now called for an urgent review of the government’s prescription payment system. 90% of Numark members unable to check payments said the uncertainty was caused by the lack of […]

Optometry and dispensing students can now renew their GOC registration online. All students must complete the renewal process by 15th July or face being removed from registers. It is a legal requirement to be registered with the GOC. To renew their retention students must complete an online application and pay £20 by the July deadline. […]

The University of Birmingham and the University of Durham may become the first in the UK to offer an integrated 5 year pharmacy degree, incorporating clinical practice when they are considered by the GPHC in June. The new five year programme would include two six month placements which would replace the requirement for the current […]

A high-end Independent Optical practice in Oxfordshire require a locum Dispensing Optician (FBDO qualified) for a minimum block booking of 2 months to cover a 5 day working week interim position. The client is open to negotiation on rates of pay.

Our client in Winchester, Hampshire require a Locum Optometrist for various dates in May, June and July. £250 for weekdays and £300 for Saturdays.

The British Dental Health Foundation asked 1004 people what made them more nervous from a list including heights, flying, injections, doctors, snakes, spiders, going to the hospital and visiting the dentist. Heights topped the poll closely followed by visiting the dentist. One in five people rated visiting the dentist as the thing that made them […]

Canadian dental patients can now choose to use a new line of vegetable based dental products. The products are the first biodegradable toothbrushes made from corn, wheat, tapioca and potatoes which are designed to decompose into organic material in 180 days in a commercial compost facility. According to the Canadian Dental Association, consumers should replace […]

It is exciting times for CRA’s in Russia at this moment as this week Flame Pharma have received details regarding further potential opportunities throughout Russia. We are already recruiting for 2 International CRO’s in Moscow, Novosibirsk, Belarus and Saint Petersburg. With a 3rd company under discussion, and with office based and Home Based positions, we […]

A US eco dentistry expert has applauded the efforts of dentists here in the UK for spearheading ‘green’ practices in the surgery. In Pockrass, co founder of the US Eco Dentistry Association said, “The UK is ahead of the curve on capturing mercury containing dental materials before they enter the water supply. Without this local […]

A plumber from Bristol has spent £1000 for teeth tattoos for Prince William and Kate Middleton. Baz Franks, 29 spent 6 hours in the dentist’s chair while portraits of the happy couple were painstakingly added to his front teeth using stencils and ultrafine brushes. The tattoos are temporary and will last up to 3 months […]