NHS England

New data shows the medical prioritisation act is working.     This year a record number of UK medical graduates and other prioritised applicants have entered specialty training, including a record number of GP trainees.    ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/eH8qr9U2 Text in images reads: New data shows the medical prioritisation act is working. Competition ratios for prioritised applicants have more than halved, from around 4:1 to 2:1. 96% of posts were filled by prioritised applicants this year. Fill rates have reached 100% across all specialties and geographies. Round 1 recruitment for 2027 is now open with over 1,000 new training posts available. This comes as part of a commitment to deliver up to 4,500 additional posts over three years.

The Your Voice conversations are already giving us a good idea about what matters to our maternity and neonatal colleagues, and how things can be improved. But what do you think? Take part in Your Voice to help shape maternity and neonatal care in England ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePKQTT9B

A lifetime of transforming young lives ❤️  We’re incredibly proud that Mr Asif Hasan, who retired from Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital earlier this year, is to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards.  Over more than three decades, Asif performed more than 4,000 open-heart operations and played a leading role in establishing Newcastle as an internationally recognised centre for paediatric heart surgery and transplantation. He also trained generations of surgeons who are now working around the world and contributed his expertise to charity surgical camps overseas.  Among the thousands of young people whose lives he transformed is 17 year old Seb Hollingsworth, pictured with Asif below. Seb underwent lifesaving heart surgery at just four months old and further surgery aged 13, both under Asif’s care.  Seb’s mum Nadine said: “As parents, we trusted him completely. He has had a huge impact on our family and we will always be grateful for everything he has done.”  Congratulations, Asif, on a very special and thoroughly deserved recognition of an extraordinary career.  The Pride of Britain Awards will be shown on Thursday 22 October at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

Menopause affects people differently, but no one should have to navigate it alone. The NHS Menopause eLearning modules can help you better understand menopause, its impact in the workplace, and how we can create supportive environments for colleagues experiencing symptoms. Access the modules today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egY6iqup #WorldMenopauseDay

So far, someone from every maternity and neonatal trust across the country has signed up to take part in Your Voice. But what do you think we need to focus on when it comes to maternity and neonatal care? This is your chance to tell us. See what others are saying and join the conversation ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWYi_H-U

The NHS has published single-sex guidance for staff and patients. Read the guidance on NHS staff facilities here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqVKvsk4 Read the guidance on hospital accommodation for patients here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSf-fD_r

If you work in health and social care, it’s time to get your flu jab.  Chief Nursing Officer for England Duncan Burton, explains that the vaccine is the best protection we have against flu.  Flu is already on the rise across the country. The vaccine helps to protect you, your patients and your colleagues, especially when you’re caring for vulnerable patients, whether in hospital or in the community. Reach out to your employer to find out how to get your free flu jab this winter.

Audrey was there on day one of the NHS. Now aged 96, she’s celebrating 80 years of service in healthcare. 💙 After retiring from the NHS, Audrey began volunteering at the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group in 1995. Since then, she’s taken on almost every role the volunteer service offers. Thank you, Audrey, for eight decades of dedication to caring for others. 👏 If you'd like to volunteer to support the NHS like Audrey, you can find out about roles in your local area. https://lnkd.in/eBc6hnS8 🎥 BBC

It’s Allied Health Professionals Day! Today we say thank you to our AHPs across the country 💙 AHPs play a crucial role in improving the lives of patients. There are 15 different roles available, working across a range of sectors from emergency response and diagnosis to mental and physical rehabilitation. Find out more about a rewarding career as an AHP in the NHS. https://lnkd.in/eQEnvTjp

‘Working with children changes you. Their resilience is astonishing, their courage, and the trust they place in us is something I never take for granted’. Kirsty is a Paediatric Radiographer at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, responsible for operating X-Ray and imaging equipment to help diagnose conditions. She began in adult radiography, before moving to Alder Hey to work with children 4 years ago. As well as creating a safe and comfortable environment for children during their scans by talking them through the process and using ambient light and sounds, Kirsty is also involved in research, developing scanning protocols, and testing new processes to optimise image quality. ‘The range of research we support is remarkable. Knowing that the images we produce may contribute to future treatments is deeply rewarding.’ ‘The technology may be complex, but the purpose remains very human: helping children feel safe, supporting their care and using what we learn to make things better for those who come next.’ With more than 350 different careers available, discover your own role in the NHS, like Kirsty did. Visit www.healthcareers.nhs.uk