Quarter of doctors admit to falling asleep at the wheel after night shifts

Quarter of doctors admit to falling asleep at the wheel after night shifts

By Liz Wells 23 March 2026

Nearly a quarter of doctors admit to falling asleep at the wheel at least once following a night shift, new research reveals.

Doctors shape vision for future medical workforce

By Liz Wells 11 December 2025

Plans for the future medical workforce in Scotland should take into consideration the importance of ensuring doctors feel valued and inspired and able to sustain fulfilling careers, new research re...

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GMC reviews key workplace and patient safety guidance

GMC reviews key workplace and patient safety guidance

By Liz Wells 31 October 2025

The GMC has launched a review of key guidance to doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs)

Three in four doctors concerned about health impacts of climate change

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

Three in four (75.1%) doctors are worried about the impact of climate change on the health of their patients, new data revealed.

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BMA calls for new medical regulator

By Liz Wells 24 June 2025

The BMA is calling for the creation of a new medical regulator, solely for doctors, after ‘prolonged and repeated concerns’ that the General Medical Council (GMC) has failed to protect patients and...

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'Corridor care' in hospitals now routine, doctors say

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Treating hospital patients in corridors, waiting rooms and other unsuitable spaces has become routine, with four in five (78%) doctors providing care in these conditions in the past month, a survey...

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UK risks 'sleepwalking' into a waste of doctors' skills

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

The UK risks wasting the talents of tens of thousands of overlooked and undervalued doctors, to the detriment of patient care, General Medical Council (GMC) chief executive Charlie Massey warns in ...

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GMC report rise in whistleblowing concerns

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The General Medical Council (GMC) has reported a rise in the number of whistleblowing concerns in the last year.

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frederica-diamanta

Social Worker WMF2886

£38,220 - £44,075

Cumbria / Various£38,220 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Social Worker / AMHP

Grade 10 - Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent

Wakefield, West YorkshireGrade 10 - Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Senior Lawyer - Safeguarding Children or Adults

£Competitive

Kirklees, West Yorkshire / various£Competitive

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

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