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NHS & social care funding
No Extra Funding for the NHS or Social Care

When news surfaced in the latest autumn statement that the government would not be allocating...

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New nursing apprenticeship scheme
Will the New Nursing Apprenticeship Scheme Solve Staff Shortages?

When the Department of Health announced the scrapping of student bursaries for nurses, there was...

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A career in criminal psychology
A Career in Criminal Psychology: Things to Know

Not many of us have settled down to a good crime drama on the TV...

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Refer a Friend or Colleague & Earn £250!

At Seven Resourcing, we’re always on the lookout for top-notch professionals with the right mix...

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CAMHS funding
Where is the CAMHS Money Going?

In 2015, the coalition government promised that £250m would be pledged towards Child & Adolescent...

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Staff boost for UK prisons
Extra Staff to Provide Boost to Prison Service

With prison protests, strikes, suicides, escapes, drug abuse, violence, and riots dominating the headlines, a...

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DIY bookkeeping tips
Top Tips for Locums: Doing Your Own Accounts

If you’re a locum who is registered as self-employed or as a limited company, one...

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Pharmacy medication
The Impact of Pharmacy Funding Cuts

With both GPs and hospitals already under strain and patients being urged to turn to...

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Locum pay break glass clause
Why the “Break Glass” Clause is Necessary

Since November 2015, there has been a cap on the hourly rate that can be...

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CAMHS services under fire
What’s Needed to Get CAMHS Back on Track?

According to a recent poll undertaken by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) on behalf...

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Pension advice for locums
Top Tips for Locums: Pension Advice

When it comes to pension advice for locums, the arrangements you can or should make...

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Ex-armed forces personnel to be recruited by prison service
New Funding for Prison Recruitment Drive

At the Conservative Party Conference 2016, Justice Secretary Liz Truss announced plans to spend an...

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Securing a locum contractor mortgage
Top Tips for Locums: Applying for a Mortgage

It’s an unfortunate truth that getting a mortgage as a locum – in common with...

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New tax solution to NHS cash crisis
Is a Radical Solution Needed to the NHS Cash Crisis?

Dr Dan Poulter, Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, has called for the...

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Problem-solving courts
Can the UK Prison System Afford to Postpone Problem-Solving Courts?

The prison system in the UK is under pressure, not least because we have the...

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Locum sole trader
Top Tips for Locums: Sole Trader vs. Limited Company

When you are planning to become a self-employed locum worker, one of the first decisions...

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Locum doctors
Are Locum Healthcare Professionals More Vital Than Ever?

This year, the NHS has weathered a series of six strikes by junior doctors unhappy...

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Top tips for locums
Top Tips for Locums: Getting up to Speed Fast

There are various professions in which a person may choose to work as a locum...

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New Children & Social Work Bill
What Does the New Children & Social Work Bill Mean to Social Care Professionals?

In May, the government published its Children and Social Work Bill, a set of measures...

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Preparing for a telephone interview
Top Tips for Locums: Preparing for a Telephone Interview

As a locum employee, you’ll often be required to take part in a telephone interview...

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