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.
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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.
A faster route for overseas-qualified dentists
The UK government’s own consultation on provisional registration — a proposed faster path into the workforce for overseas dentists.
ORE, LDS, and your eligibility to practise
The British Dental Association’s official breakdown of the two accepted routes to UK registration, and what’s changing through 2028.
Understanding the ORE — the route for overseas dentists
The GDC’s own guide to the Overseas Registration Exam — the mandatory route for most dentists trained outside the UK.
How to become a midwife in the UK
The Royal College of Midwives’ official guide to training routes, entry requirements, and what the role actually involves.
New regulation for advanced practice
The regulator’s own 2025 principles for advanced nursing and midwifery practice, and what they signal for future accreditation.