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.