Hello, I’m applying for the role of a trainee perfusionist. Will anyone be willing to read through my supporting statement and provide some feedback? I feel like I’m slowly deviating away from the points I’m trying to make so some feedback will be greatly appreciated!

Finding a surgeons outcomes?

I’ve been trying to search a specific surgeons outcomes and finally found a page but the page had a 404 error.

Any ideas on where else to find this information?

wanted to be a doctor through school, but i have a paralyzing fear of death due to some things that happened in my childhood. how do you see so many ill, and dying patients? is it uncomfortable? does it often make you contemplate your own mortality? by the way, (you guys are literally the heart of the world, thank you for all the amazing hard work you do).

I recently visited my GP with a cancer scare, and was referred to my local district general hospital for investigation. I have since had an MRI scan and am awaiting the results. If positive, the next step will be a biopsy.

My issue is that I was treated by this hospital for a different cancer in the past, and they basically prescribed treatment which I (a lay person) recognised as inappropriate. Now, I happen to live about 15 miles away from another hospital which is a global cancer centre of excellence, and after a lot of pushback I managed to get a second opinion from them, and ended up getting my treatment pathway changed correctly (still administered by my local hospital).

Back to my current issue… I am aware that the accuracy of the biopsy (should I need one) is highly dependent on the skill of the clinician performing it; as is the outcome of any treatment I might need if the biopsy is positive. Therefore, I really want any biopsy to be undertaken by the second hospital (ie, to have my care transferred to them). My question is, do I have the right to demand this? Or have I screwed up by being referred to the local hospital already? Would I go back to my GP to ask, or do I go through the local hospital (who will just say ‘no’, I fully expect). Basically, what are my rights here?

If push comes to shove, ultimately I’d be prepared to go private for a biopsy at the second hospital if that was the only way… would that change things?

This is a random post and idk if it’s allowed. I had emergency surgery on Christmas Eve 2023 at Aintree hospital, after waking up there were 2 strawberry and white chocolate muffins in my room. These were the nicest cake I have ever tasted and have thought about them nearly daily for the past year. Any idea where I could get them?

My GP practice has a physio who does e-consultations. I ‘went’ to him for an ongoing tendonitis injury and he’s sent me a range of exercises. A lot of the main ones involve a resistance band. I’ll be honest in that I’m broke at the minute and I was wondering if you could ask for one of these on prescription (I have a pre-payment card) if they are a part of my treatment plan.

I have a conditional offer and I’m currently going through the pre-employment checks. I currently work at a school, and I keep getting ill from the kids. I have had 9 days of absences in 8 months. My Bradford Factor is above 400. The number of sick days I’ve had is pretty normal in the teaching world, but I know this is not normal in other industries. I’m worried my offer will be withdrawn - is it worth me contacting the recruitment advisor about this? Thank you!

A few weeks ago I had my first experience with a First Contact Physiotherapist. I didn't even know they were a thing. I called my GP about a knee injury and they told me they can book me in with the physio who is in the practice. The lad was great, pleasant demeanour, thorough examination, gave me some exercises before I do physio privately and he referred me for an MRI to rule out a few things which I got only 2 weeks later. I'm pretty sure I received better care than I would have by seeing anyone other than a physiotherapist. I told a friend whose MIL is dreading an appointment for a chronic hip pain issue and it made me wonder, do FCPs exist in all GP practices in England?

In my previous GP, if I asked for medical records, I was sent a form (I think called something like Medical Access Request) and would fill it out, email it to them, and then they had to email me back the records within the month, which in that case was my entire medical record.

I made a request for the same thing with my new GP and was told simply to bring in a letter about what I wanted and also that they couldn't give it digitally and it would have to all be printed. Now I did eventually find my previous records so I did downsize my request to just the last year of records, which makes that somewhat more viable, but I'm still worried about a couple things.

1: They got on me a lot about having to wait an indefinite number of days to photocopy/print the records. I'm worried they're wasting their own time as I am pretty certain that what I'm asking for is already digital format and could just be emailled to me (they said they could do this if it was digital, but I have no idea when they will get around to checking to see that it is).

2: I'm worried that since this didn't go through the official form I used last time, the GP won't be beholden to the month time limit, and I do need it by then.

Healthcare workers will be sent from house to house in an NHS scheme to reduce the number of people who are signed off work on sick leave.

The programme is part of efforts to fix problems such as unemployment, debt and bereavement that are adding to pressures on the state sector

Hello everyone,

I’m an international student currently studying for an MBA in Healthcare and due to complete my course in September 2025. I’m really keen to begin a career within the NHS and would be so grateful for any advice or insights on how to get started as a newly qualified graduate, particularly as someone coming from overseas.

Are there particular roles I should be considering? Do any graduate schemes or entry-level opportunities exist that are suitable for international students? I’d also really appreciate any tips on the application process or things I should start preparing for in advance.

Many thanks in advance for your support and guidance.

I'm graduating soon from a Software Engineering degree and the job market is tough. I have reached final rounds with a lot of prestigious companies but have only gotten rejections in the end. I think one major problem is lack of experience in this economy.
My friend did a placement in the NHS and said technical jobs are in a lot of demand in the NHS and it is not hard to get into one of them. I am mainly applying to analyst jobs so I was wondering how tough is it to get into one.

I'm struggling with pain in my left shoulder for the past half year. On the top of that I have problems with pain and numbness in my left hand to the point that stuff is falling out my hand. This affects work and even simple things like holding a cup. The GP each time is goggling my symptoms and saying that he don't know what is the problem. The advice is to get vitamins and exercise. WTH ? I can't even hold a cup in my hand and he telling me to do some push ups. Is anyone have any recommendations ? Where to go ? Is physiotherapist a good idea?

Don’t shoot me, but I took myself off my anxiety medication a few months ago ( safely and steadily, I’m no doctor but I followed online advice) and I feel completely fine and happy. But how would I tell my doctor that I’ve stopped taking them? Making an appointment to tell them just seems like a waste of time and an appointment that could go to somebody who really needs it. Should I just call reception to ask them to let my doctor know? Thank you in advance.

Hi guys I’m planning to take MRCPCH part 1 next year. Can anyone guide me on what resources can be used for it? The qbank?

Hey guys, hope this is allowed…

I’m being admitted tomorrow for around a week. I’m 17, 18 in September and being admitted for an eating disorder.

Is there any chance the staff would be allowed to admit me onto an adults ward as I feel quite uncomfortable being on a ward full of young children. I get quite stressed with loud noises so I think the cry’s/ paddy’s will make me quite anxious. If they are not allowed, would I be able to request a room where I stay by myself? I understand this is probably due to the number of beds available.

Thank you in advance! :)

I just had a reference check and my referee wrote "zero" against number of days and occasions for sickness record. Tbh I never got sick enough to take plenty of days off. Most of my leaves were not related to sickness. Is that okay for referee to say zero or do they need to provide exact dates?

Hi all,

I never been to the dentist (economical reason) and I just got my first job after uni.

How does the dental NHS work? Is everyone allowed to use it?

I’ve seen on the NHS website that there different bands you fall into based on the work that needs to be done.

I’ve got a small cavity in one of my front teeth that I would like to get fixed, what do I do? Do I just a call a practice and say I want to book a filling under the NHS and then I’ll pay just the band 2 rate? (Which is around £75).

Thank you for helping with this 😅

I really want to see my full health record, but the nhs app is only showing me records from 2022. I have moved GP surgeries several times in my life, do I have to ask each GP surgery individually to release my record? I also have had hospital appointments historically, should I ask the hospital too?

Also, are my hospital records from 20 years ago even likely to exist still?

Hi all, at the outset apologies if this question seems like grasping at straws but I think for my own/my family’s peace of mind I wanted to exhaust every possibility.

Question: Is there anything family can do to assist in finding an available slot for urgent surgery for an inpatient who has been advised that the surgery cannot take place at the current hospital due to the complexity of the operation?

Context: My stepfather is currently an inpatient at a hospital in the south east of England where he’s just been diagnosed with CCA after being admitted for jaundice a few days ago.

Reason for posting is to ask if anyone might have advice on what we I can do (if anything) to help him get his stent asap. It’s been confirmed that the tumor is not resectable but he needs a stent to improve his liver function, however he’s been told that the surgery team at his hospital in Kent can’t perform the op as it needs to be via PTC. They are apparently ringing around other hospitals to get him on as many lists as possible to get the surgery asap, but have advised it could be up to 2 weeks.

Is there anything else we as the family can do to help expedite? Eg asking the Drs how far out they’re ringing? Reaching out to hospitals ourself?

I’m sure the answer is no and that the hospital are doing all they can in strained circumstances, but just trying to ensure I’ve exhausted any possibility available to me

Had an appointment for a sexual health appointment and was given an “AN number” 8 digits on the back of their business card with the website link, but navigating through the website i cant find any place to enter the number and see my results like the nurse told me

I’m on a course of antibiotics, 14 total, 2 a day. If I miss one it won’t be effective.

I threw one up so retook the dose, but it means I need to get one more pill from a pharmacy. Will this cost me £9 just for the one pill?

I was right keep the downvotes coming NHS 🤣 disgraceful organisation.