Blogs
Celebrating Our Appointment to the NHS Workforce Alliance Framework Agreement
The Flame Lily has been appointed to the NHS Workforce Alliance. Our clients will have a bigger selection of quality candidates. Our candidates will have more opportunities.
Antibody Testing information
Please note, this information relates only to antibody testing. Antibody testing is separate from weekly swab retesting and outbreak testing by PHE. It is vital we continue swab retesting of all staff and residents in care homes.
UK Government Plan to Help the Self-Employed
The UK government will issue up to 80% of the average monthly profits in grants to the self-employed. With this move, the government hopes to assist the self-employed cope with the adverse financial effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
Government Update on the Fight Against New COVID19 Infections
Last night, the government announced that it is switching to the delay phase in its fight against the COVID19 pandemic. People with symptoms similar to that of COVID19 should stay at home (self-isolate).
Government Launches Campaign to Recruit Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
The government has officially initiated the next part of the NHS campaign to hire thousands of nurses and other health professionals. The “We are the NHS” recruitment drive is expected to help recruit 50,000 more nurses as promised in the Conservative manifesto right before the December elections.
An Audacious Plan to Train Nurses to Perform Surgery to Reduce Waiting Times and Handle Pressure from the Aging Population
In a bid to reduce waiting times, the NHS plans to have nurses trained to conduct surgical procedures. To achieve this proficiency, nurses will have to study for two years to become surgical care practitioners. This way, surgeons will have a bearable workload.
Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV - What Agency Workers Members Should Know
A novel (new) coronavirus capable of causing severe respiratory diseases such as pneumonia was identified in China towards the end of December 2019. The virus is referred to as the 2019-nCoV or Novel Coronavirus.
Boris Johnson challenged by nurses over NHS pledges
(Video Credit: The Guardian) Nurses grill Boris Johnson on policies during hospital visit. One student nurse told the PM how she was “struggling” financially because of tuition fees and asked him about his plans to bring back the nursing bursary.
The Flame Lily Celebrates Another Spectacular Audit Status
We are delighted to report that our medical division received an exceptional score in this year’s Medacs Global Group audit. This is an independent audit that covers the rigorous standards of a leading national framework, compliance to IR35 regulations and pre-placement screening.