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The upcoming NHS resident doctor strikes, running from 7 to 13 April 2026, are expected to significantly disrupt healthcare services across England. For locum professionals, this presents both challenges and opportunities.
The April 2026 NHS dental contract reforms target the UK's ongoing NHS dental access crisis, introducing fixed payments for high needs care packages, boosted urgent dental care fees, and prevention delegation to nurses all while keeping the UDA system.
As of late February 2026, NHS England has unveiled key changes to the GP Contract for 2026/27, including a game changing £292m reimbursement scheme to help practices hire more GPs or fund extra sessions directly. This shift from PCN-level funding to practice-specific support addresses soaring demand and workforce shortages, making it easier for UK practices to compete for talent. Building on our recent GP salary trends analysis, this guide breaks down the updates and actionable steps to leverage them.
UK GP salaries are shaped by the latest DDRB recommendations and contract uplifts, helping practices across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland attract top talent amid ongoing shortages. With a 2.5% assumed uplift for 2026/27 in England, national pay ranges now emphasise competitive session rates and incentives to support work-life balance.
The UK Government's Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill, introduced on 13 January 2026, prioritises UK medical graduates and NHS-experienced doctors for foundation and specialty training places amid record competition and GP shortages. This emergency legislation ties directly into the NHS 10-Year Health Plan's workforce ambitions and medium term financial reforms, aiming to build a stable, homegrown medical workforce while tackling £44 billion in capital investment and productivity targets.
Primary care in the UK confronts a deepening GP crisis, with over 4,000 full time equivalent shortages projected to widen further without urgent workforce expansion. Pharmacists and advanced practitioners now anchor multidisciplinary teams, driving recruitment across GP practices, community pharmacies and integrated care systems.
The way dentists find jobs has changed dramatically over the last decade. Gone are the days when word-of-mouth and local noticeboards were the primary routes to a new role. Today, online platforms play a crucial role in connecting dentists with practices across the UK, offering greater choice, transparency, and flexibility.
When applying for jobs, something as simple as the format of your CV can impact whether it’s read properly, scanned correctly, or even opened at all. While both PDF and Word (DOCX) are widely accepted, each has its strengths depending on where and how you're submitting your application.
A recent Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) survey warns that nearly a third of GPs may not be working in general practice within five years.
The Welsh Government has announced major changes to the NHS dental contract intended to focus care on clinical need and prevention. The reform replaces the long-standing “units of dental activity” model and sets out a new approach to how patients are recalled and how practices are paid.
Practical guidance for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) looking to work in the NHS, primary care and other UK settings.
We've compiled a list of 10 leading dental recruitment agencies across the UK, noted for their service, specialisation, and positive client and candidate feedback—often highlighted on their Google Business Profiles. Please note that this list is not presented in any particular order.