Care pressures will force one in five workers to quit
NEARLY one in five employees over the age of 45 expect to stop work early to care for an adult family member, new research suggests.
Vegetarianism not a protected characteristic, tribunal rules
VEGETARIANISM is a “lifestyle choice” and not a philosophical belief capable of protection under equality legislation, an employment tribunal (ET) has decided.
Remote working roles double in four years
THE number of remote working jobs available in the UK has doubled in four years, new figures suggest.
NHS whistleblower support scheme extended
A SCHEME to provide NHS whistleblowers with practical support is to be rolled out across England following successful pilots.
Book choice: Heart - a history
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman
The cost of perfection
Dental adviser Doug Hamilton looks at some common pitfalls in cosmetic dentistry.
Vignette: Marjory Warren (1897-1960)
Pioneering British geriatrician
Sowing the seeds for good health
An innovative project building gardens in GP practices is transforming patient care
Extended indemnity for flu vaccination of general practice staff
MDDUS has decided to extend indemnity for staff flu vaccinations this winter to our general practice group schemes and individual GP members.
MDDUS revises Articles of Association and appoints new executive director
THE MDDUS Board has undertaken a review of the organisation’s Articles of Association and is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Parfitt as a new executive director