HCL Nursing

29/05/2018

Have a look at the timeline of the English language requirements for nurses and how they've changed over time:

We've put together a timeline of the English language requirements for nurses

26/05/2018

The NHS in England deals with over 1 million patients every 36 hours. None of this would be possible without the dedicated people behind it – over 1.5 million employees across the UK. We are exploring how the NHS is based on multi culture.

In this article we are exploring how the NHS is based on multi culture.

25/05/2018

After you've completed your degree, there are a few key things to help you survive your first year as a newly qualified nurse:

Working as a locum social worker can be extremely satisfying and rewarding. Below we are talking about a few reasons how you’d benefit from becoming a locum social worker.

24/05/2018

There are so many alternative medical career paths for nurses. Have a look at some of them:

Being a nurse is an exciting and rewarding job. However, it’s only natural sometimes to feel like you need some diversity. From mental-health to child nursing, there are so many alternative medical career paths for nurses.

23/05/2018

Have you ever considered going locum? Discover the benefits of working as a locum nurse:

Whether you’ve recently graduated or are a nurse assessing your professional options, we’ve listed several reasons why you should consider becoming a locum nurse.

22/05/2018

NHS reforms, introduced in 2012, that could be on the way out:

The government is considering scrapping some of the NHS reforms introduced in 2012 in England.

17/05/2018

As part of celebrating 70 years of the NHS, we are exploring the history of ambulances. Have a look and let us know what you think in the comments box.

16/05/2018

NHS: How much does it spend on the private sector? Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt has written to private health companies following a report by the regulator the Care Quality Commission. Read more:

NHS spending on the private sector was just over £9bn last year.

15/05/2018

This week it's Mental Health Awareness Week. At HCL, we’re doing everything in our power to build awareness of mental health problems and to find and support the talented people we need to solve them. Depression and other mental health illnesses are in on the rise amongst NHS staff. Read more:

Depression and other mental health illnesses are in on the rise amongst NHS staff. What is the government doing to combat this and how does it affect patient care? Read our report below.

12/05/2018

On this International Nurses Day, we want you to meet one of our nurses, Jess Haskins, who helped a Manchester bomb victim and didn't leave his side:

This week's health hero nominee is nurse Jess Haskins, 33, who helped Manchester bomb victim Adam Lawler, 15. His family believe he wouldn't be as well as he is now without her.

09/05/2018

For nurses in the UK, 2017 was a year of change. From Brexit to IR35, and well-publicised frontline staff shortages, a wide range of factors are influencing the day-to-day life of the average UK nurse.

For nurses in the UK, 2017 is a year of change. Here, we look at how some of these factors are playing out.

08/05/2018

A college in Lancashire is offering a free course to hep nurses and other health professionals brush up on their maths skills. Read more:

A college in Lancashire is offering a free course to help nurses and other health professionals brush up on their maths skills.