Healthcare web links
Listed below are links to a number of useful websites for people working in healthcare jobs.
British Association/College of Occupational Therapists (COT)
The official UK national organisation for Occupational Therapists.
British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Training and facilities for Dietitians holding degree or postgraduate diplomas who are recognised by registration by the HPC.
British Medical Association
An independent Trade Union for Doctors.
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
A professional, educational and trade union body for the UK’s Chartered Physiotherapists.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
An executive agency of the Home Office which vets applications for people who want to work with children.
Department of Health (DOH)
Legislation and guidance from the UK Government and the National Health Service.
General Dental Council (GDC)
The registration body that all Dentists must register with to practice in the UK.
General Medical Council (GMC)
The registration body that all Doctors MUST register with to practice in the UK.
Health Professions Council (HPC)
The UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional training for Allied Health Professionals.
HM Prison Service
Information from the Department of Health regarding HM Prison Service in particular prison healthcare to which we are a preferred provider across the UK.
Home Office Immigration & Nationality Directorate
Aids the UK immigration process and the rights and responsibilities when making an application.
Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
The professional body for biomedical scientists in the UK aiming to promote and develop Biomedical Science and its practitioners.
Medical Defence Union
The MDU is a mutual, non-profit making organisation owned by its members – doctors, dentists, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
The registration body that all Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses must register with in the UK.
Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
The professional body representing the recruitment industry in the UK.
Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
The professional body representing Speech & Language Therapists and support workers.
Society of Radiographers (SOR)
A comprehensive resource of information about Radiographers and the profession of Radiography.
The NHS Confederation
An organisation dedicated to improving Health policies and practices.
The Postgraduate Medical Education & Training Board (PMETB)
Issues certificates to GPs who successfully complete vocational training in the UK. The certificate is the licence to practise as a GP in the UK in any capacity.
The Royal College of General Practitioners
The professional and educational body for GP’s in the UK and Northern Ireland.
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
There motto is Super Ardua (Let us overcome difficulties).
The Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
Aims to advance the art and science of paediatrics and improve standards of medical care to children.
The Royal College of Physicians
Promoting the highest standards in internal medicine around the world.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
The professional and educational body for Psychiatrists in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The Royal College of Surgeons
An independent professional body committed to promoting and advancing the highest standards of surgical care for patients.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
The regulatory and professional body for Pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales aiming to lead, regulate and develop the pharmacy profession.
United Kingdom Passport Agency
Assists new applicants and existing passport holders by providing information for new, renewal and amendments to passports.
Work Permits
Full guidance on the immigration laws including Work Permits, UK Ancestry, Irish Ancestry, Right of Abode, Student and Working Holidaymaker.
National Rail Enquiries
Guide to the UK national rail services, train times, fares and information for all train operators in mainland UK.
Transport for London
London underground, travel information, travel direction maps, London bus routes, travel news and travel reports.
London Guide
An insiders guide to London covering restaurants, bars, clubs, gigs, shopping, things to see and do and accommodation.
Birmingham Guide
An insiders guide to Birmingham covering restaurants, bars, clubs, gigs, shopping, things to see and do and accommodation.
Leeds Guide
An insiders guide to Leeds covering restaurants, bars, clubs, gigs, shopping, things to see and do and accommodation.
The Royal College of Nursing
Represents nurse and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies.
NHS Direct
Delivering telephone and e-health information services to the public.
Health & Safety Executive
Responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britian.
The Health Foundation
An independent charitable foundation working to improve the quality of healthcare across the UK.
NHS Choices
The new service that helps you to make the most of your health and get the best out of the NHS.
National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence
An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health, prevent and treating ill health.
LOCUMPLAN
Specialist providers of locum insurance to the medical profession. GP surgeries placing their local insurance for the first time and quoting Hays Healthcare will get a 10% discount off their first year’s locum insurance premium.
The Healthcare Commission
The health watchdog for England responsible for checking that healthcare services meet required standards.
Care and Health
Articles and forums covering child and adult care, social care careers and training.
Unison
Britain’s biggest trade union with more than 1.3 million members working in the public services.
Commission for Social Care Inspection
Inspect and report on care services and councils to improve social care. Also provides social care professionals with the best possible information to help them make services better for those who use them.
Every Child Matters: Change for Children
A new approach to the well being of children and young people from birth to 19.
Mind
The leading mental health charity in England and Wales working to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
Mental Health
A leading charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems.
Department of Health
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
Works to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
Mental Health Alliance
A unique coalition of 77 organisations from across the mental health spectrum working together to secure better mental health legislation for England and Wales.
Mental Health Matters
A leading mental health charity serving in excess of 1000 people every day providing quality mental health services.
Cardiff Guide
An insiders guide to Cardiff covering restaurants, bars, clubs, gigs, shopping, things to see and do and accommodation.
Marsh & Parsons
Marsh & Parsons Corporate Services Department and Hays Specialist Recruitment introduce a VIP accommodation finding service for Hays clients and candidates.
