Right, we’ve all been there. You’re starving after finished a long day, have forgotten the shops close at 4pm on Sunday, or simply can’t find the energy to chop onions and garlic in preparation for a set of nights. You want something healthy, filling, quick and easy- that doesn’t break the bank or use 10,000
Gratitude – a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what the person has done to help you. What is gratitude journalling? Gratitude journalling is keeping a record of things for which someone is grateful. This is a popular practice in the field of positive psychology. Why practice gratitude journalling? Burnout and high
Mental health and well-being are taboo subjects for medical students and doctors, and something which is often not talked about enough. This is surprising, considering there is a higher proportion of doctors reporting stress and burnout compared to other sectors in the general population! According to the BMA in 2022, up to 39% of resident
This article will go over the costs for international medical graduates associated with applying for a Health and Care Worker Visa and what kind of issues to be aware of once you’ve entered the UK. It is certainly not exhaustive, there are several aspects I have not discussed such as transport, GMC Fees, Indemnity and
Covid-19 is taking a huge emotional toll on everyone. The usual work-life balance tips don’t work as well when you can’t go out and everyone’s emotions are on overdrive. Finding ways to support each other and help deal with the situation is incredibly important. 1) It is a marathon, not a sprint.Nobody knows how long this will
When I left medical school, I thought my only difficulty would be the actual medicine, which most resident doctors will tell you flies out your head as soon as you walk out of finals (it flies back in when you start working though). I somehow assumed that I would always manage to find ways to
Work-life balance is a topic that has become increasingly prevalent over the past decade with positive changes being made to the resident doctor contract and several initiatives being introduced across the country. But what is a good work-life balance? How can we achieve it? And most importantly, why do we bother attempting to achieve a
Working LTFT in FY1/FY2 Working LTFT can be a great way to improve your work-life balance and applies to individuals in many situations. Obviously, training takes a little longer and there are pros and cons to consider. If it’s something you’re considering I hope this article will provide a good overview of the eligibility criteria,
Important things to remember Occupational health They can seem to be the party poopers on occasion, but they can be very useful. Most departments offer phone consultations with the nurses, where you can get lots of advice: I’ve broken my leg – can I come back to work with my walking POP, for example, or
As an FY1 doctor, there are different types of leave you will come across during the year and the rest of your career. This article will talk about annual leave, study leave and sick leave. Annual leave As an FY1 Doctor, you are allowed 9 annual leave days per four-month rotation which is 27 days
