Posts Tagged ‘Healthcare’
British Dental Association backs new measures to reduce stress among healthcare professionals
The British Dental Association has backed new measures to tackle stress among healthcare workers. More than 30 recommendations have been suggested by Health Education England in a bid to clamp down on work-related stress and improve wellbeing in the healthcare sector. The NHS Staff and Learners’ Mental Wellbeing Commission report highlights a series of steps […]
Bupa Dental reveals plans to recruit over 1,000 new members of staff
Bupa Dental has revealed plans to recruit up to 1,300 new members of staff before the end of next year. The dental chain, which has expanded rapidly over the last few years, is now one of the UK’s largest providers of private and NHS dental care. Currently, Bupa Dental runs 470 practices across the UK […]
Hundreds of thousands of patients visit GPs for dental issues, new study confirms
A new study suggests that more than 300,000 people visit their GP for dental advice or treatment every year. New research conducted by the British Journal of General Practice claims that 380,000 patients go to their GP every year on account of dental issues. As part of their research, which aimed to see why patients […]
Angus dentist expresses fears over funding cuts
A dentist from Angus has expressed concern over the impact of funding cuts for affluent areas, which have been introduced to raise more cash for deprived areas. Gary Grime, owner of Monifieth Dental and Health Clinic, is worried that the enforcement of the Oral Health Improvement Plan will mean that funding is cut in more […]
New report highlights widespread dental problems in the US
A new report has highlighted widespread dental health problems in the US. Researchers from the University of Michigan have revealed that a third of Americans are missing work as a result of dental pain or suffering from dental problems. It was also found that 40 percent of people aged between 50 and 64 don’t go […]
NHS Chief Suggests Charges For More Healthcare Services
The chief of the NHS in England has suggested that patients may have to pay for more health services in the future to cope with the demand for NHS healthcare; at the moment, patients only pay for prescriptions, eye care and dental care, but the chief officer anticipates more charges in the future. Professor Malcolm […]
Britons worried about medical and dental costs
A survey has revealed that an increasing number of Britons are worried about the cost of healthcare. The survey by Health365.com revealed that two thirds of Britons had postponed or cancelled check-ups and appointments because they were worried about the potential cost of treatment. Almost a third of participants admitted to delaying treatment for at […]
