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Here to help: refugee doctors

Doctors who desperately want to work, in a country that desperately needs doctors – but it’s far from simple for those leaving war-torn countries to practise in the UK. Jennifer Trueland meets two who are benefiting from a scheme to help their language skills, while Tim Tonkin hears about an initiative which offers continuing medical education

Life at Work By Jennifer Trueland and Tim Tonkin

Bringing it to life – VR in trauma training

Training for mass casualty events is vital, but also difficult and expensive. A British former military doctor is using virtual reality to help colleagues imagine the barely imaginable. By Jennifer Trueland

By Jennifer Trueland 03.04.25

Call to suspend recruitment of PA and AAs

‘Shocking testimony’ exposes administration of inappropriate procedures threatening patient safety

By Tim Tonkin 03.04.25

Special job, special people – now they need specialty status

Providing healthcare away from populated areas has long been a challenge for the NHS. However, an emerging specialty is beginning to go some way to addressing the issue while offering doctors the chance to provide continuity of care to patients. Jennifer Trueland reports

By Jennifer Trueland 01.04.25

Demand to boost general practice investment

Lack of recruitment taking toll on health service, says BMA

By Jennifer Trueland 27.03.25

ICO fines IT firm for data breach

Patient records held by Advanced Computer Software Group hit by ransomware attack

By Tim Tonkin 27.03.25

Data-sharing dispute fears resurface

Conflict around refusal to allow access to patient information may reignite, warns GP

By Tim Tonkin 26.03.25

Jailed climate activist doctor given interim 12-month GMC suspension

Decision means potential further sanctions could be applied in full after release

By Ben Ireland 21.03.25

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