New research by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine challenges the widespread perception that locum doctors present a greater risk to patients than their permanent counterparts. We asked our own Head of Clinical Services, Anne Anderson what her thoughts are on this news.

All healthcare professionals working within the NHS have a duty to regularly make themselves aware of Patient Safety Alerts issued via the Central Alerting System. NHS Patient Safety Alerts are published via the NHS Improvement website to alert all healthcare professionals to recent updates and changes in the NHS and improve patient safety.

A Medacs Healthcare locum doctor has been awarded an MBE after being named in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

As a front line healthcare professional, you're more likely to be exposed to flu. Vaccinating not only prevents you from contracting the virus, but it also protects your patients and reduces the strain on the healthcare system. Why should you get a flu jab? It has been estimated that up to one in four healthcare workers may become infected with flu due to repetitive exposure to the virus. This alarming statistic means that it is imperative that you get immunised sooner, rather than later...

We are delighted to announce an exclusive nursing managed service contract win with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

Overseas healthcare professionals now only need to pass one language exam to work in the UK. Find out more.

Medacs Healthcare are proud to announce the tier one status on the preferred supplier list (PSL) to multiple trusts in the West Midlands, offering locum doctors first choice on all agency shifts.

As an agency nurse, you should be able to carry out your duties without having to worry about your finances. That’s why we are delighted to unveil our Agency Nursing Pay Rates and Payment Guide, an in-depth look at finance options available to UK agency nurses.

Children at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital can now travel to surgery in style - driving miniature electric cars. The super-stylish remote-controlled Mercedes vehicles have parked up at the Trust thanks to a kind donation by Medacs Healthcare.

Following the publication of the GMC’s ‘The Reflective Practitioner Guidance’ in September 2018, learning materials have been published by the GMC to support doctors engaging in revalidation about how to reflect as part of their practice.