National Health Service UK

NHS Junior Doctors Leave Permanent Roles For Better-paying Locum Work, Driven By TikTok Trends

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NHS Junior Doctors Leave Permanent Roles For Better-paying Locum Work, Driven By TikTok Trends

The NHS is grappling with an alarming trend as junior doctors increasingly abandon permanent roles in favour of higher-paying locum work. The flexibility, financial rewards, and independence offered by locum positions are proving too enticing to resist for many young medics. Adding to the phenomenon is the rise of “medfluencers” on platforms like TikTok, who … Read more

NHS Consultant Wins £87K Payout After ‘Negligent’ Bosses Ignore Her Working 13-Hour Shifts For Eight Months

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NHS Consultant Wins £87K Payout After ‘Negligent’ Bosses Ignore Her Working 13-Hour Shifts For Eight Months

A National Health Service (NHS) consultant received nearly £90,000 in compensation after negligent bosses ignored her concerns about working excessive hours. Dr Pippa Stallworthy endured 13-hour daily shifts for eight months due to a surge in referrals handled by her mental health team, according to an employment tribunal. Desperate for additional support, the consultant clinical … Read more