Pharmacists now on the shortage occupation list
The UK government has recognised the shortage of pharmacists as a serious issue and added “Pharmacists — all jobs” to the shortage occupation list for healthcare visas.
The supervision gap nobody’s talking about
A Nuffield Trust report warning that a major expansion of pharmacist prescribers could be undermined by shortages of suitable supervisors and inconsistent oversight.
Your route in — the OSPAP explained
The definitive guide to the postgraduate diploma every non-EEA pharmacist needs to register and practise in the UK.
Does more responsibility mean more burnout?
A peer-reviewed look at how the shift to independent prescribing could affect early-career pharmacists’ wellbeing and long-term retention.
What newly qualified prescribers need to know
The GPhC has published advice for newly qualified prescribing pharmacists ahead of the first cohort joining the register as independent prescribers from summer 2026.
Independent prescribing arrives for every new pharmacist
From this year, pharmacists qualifying through the MPharm degree can act as independent prescribers at the point of registration — the first cohort joins the register from September 2026.
Why patients can’t get an NHS dentist
The British Dental Journal on new national survey data showing declining oral health and worsening access to NHS dental care.
Burnout and depression in the UK dental workforce
A peer-reviewed British Dental Journal study finding 61% of respondents scoring high on emotional exhaustion, with 8% showing signs of occupational burnout.
Information for overseas dentists
NHS Health Careers’ official guide covering temporary registration, the ORE, and what comes after passing it.