For agency nurses and locum doctors, attempting to decipher the rules surrounding IR35 can be confusing. And when your primary concerns are tending to those in your care, the last thing you need to worry about is a run-in with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) regarding your IR35 status. On 6 April 2021, the UK government will be extending the IR35 rules to include the private sector. To make your IR35 status clear, we have created a simple, helpful guide. On 6 April 2021, the UK government will be extending the IR35 rules to include the private sector. To make your IR35 status clear, we have created a simple, helpful guide. 

The introduction of a vaccine has provided a light at the end of this dark tunnel, so to help you prepare yourself for receiving the vaccination, we spoke to our Director of Clinical Governance Anne Anderson to give us all the information you might need around the benefits, and side effects, as well as providing you with all the important information you require.

Exposure to stress, anxiety and trauma has never been more widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic, we spoke with Dr Caroline Walker and Dr Katya Miles from The Joyful Doctor  to discuss how you can take care of your mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic. 

So you’re thinking of becoming a care worker? Discover what skills and qualities you’ll need to become a first-rate care worker and what roles you’ll undertake in your new career. 

Malnutrition is a real issue in the UK. It's estimated that around one in ten people over the age of 65 are malnourished or are at risk of malnutrition. So who is at risk and what can we do in Homecare to aid prevention? 

With life for everyone feeling a little crazy at the moment, maintaining your mental health and wellbeing is more important than ever. Luckily, NHS research suggests that there are steps we can all take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. With reflections from our very own mental health nurse and resident mental health blogger, Christopher Bye, here are five simple steps healthcare professionals can take to help make the most out of life at this challenging time...

The end of 2019 is drawing closer and the Medacs Healthcare, Homecare team are excited about what’s around the corner in 2020 and how we can improve the future of homecare. But before we move in to the New Year, we reflect on our proudest moments, especially as we celebrate everything that’s great in the sector.

Good mental health can be difficult to achieve in modern society. As a doctor, nurse or AHP, learn how relationships can help promote positive mental health in your career and home life.

Is your dream to live and work abroad? Discover the reasons to move to the Middle East and find out how becoming a doctor, nurse or AHP in the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Qatar could be for you with our handy living and working guide.