What’s the truth? In the world of agency work, few topics generate as much confusion and misconception as holiday pay. Our recent social media poll highlighted just how widespread these misunderstandings can be. Today, we’re diving deep into the truth about holiday pay entitlements for agency workers, regardless of how they’re paid. Picked answer B […]
What’s the truth? In the world of agency work, there’s often confusion surrounding payment structures, particularly when it comes to PAYE (Pay As You Earn) and umbrella companies. We recently conducted a poll that aimed to shed light on common misconceptions, asking workers which statement they believed to be true regarding hourly rates and gross
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Our Private Healthcare Benefits May and June is National Smile Month, an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of good oral health. At Bluestones Medical, we believe a healthy, confident smile is something everyone deserves, especially those working in the healthcare sector who brighten the days of others through their care and
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Nursing by the 6 C’s Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, providing a critical foundation of expertise, compassion, and dedication that is essential to the functioning of the entire healthcare system. The nursing profession is firmly rooted in a solid foundation of core values that empower nurses to make a profound and meaningful impact on
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Self-care and Mindfulness for nurses. Nursing is an incredibly rewarding yet demanding profession. The long hours, high stress, and emotional toll can take a significant toll on nurses’ mental health and wellbeing. That’s why prioritizing self-care and mental wellness is so important for nurses to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue. Making small efforts to care
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We are thrilled to announce that Bluestones Medical has been honored with the prestigious Recruiter of the Year Award for Best Candidate Care! This category identifies outstanding creativity, effectiveness and responsiveness, market insight, innovation and service by recruitment firms in providing exemplary care and treatment of candidates. Judges comments Receiving this award is more than
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Your weekly dose of news, facts and fun Welcome to this week’s edition of our newsletter. In this issue, we will delve into the Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN) recently unveiled definition of nursing. It’s been two decades since the RCN last defined nursing, and during this time, the profession has undergone significant transformations.
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Start making the small changes. Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being, and it is essential to maintain a healthy work-life balance. When it comes to managing mental health in the workplace, there are several small steps that can be taken to promote a positive work/life balance and the support we offer to employee well-being
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Celebrating our superheros in scrubs Nurses’ Day is a special day celebrated annually on May 12th to recognise and appreciate the incredible work done by nurses all around the world. Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, and their contribution to the society cannot be overstated. From providing care and support to patients to
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