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Life Hack: Avoiding Burnout – Finding Balance in Flexible Work

Life Hack: Avoiding Burnout – Finding Balance in Flexible Work

Written By: Aimee Hughes on 24th October 2025

Working flexibly in healthcare offers freedom, variety, and control over your schedule — but it can also blur the lines between work and rest. Over time, the constant shift between patient care, travel, and admin can take its toll, leading to fatigue and eventually burnout.

All Professions Career Advice

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Welcoming Our New Clinical Director – Dr Lister Metcalfe

Welcoming Our New Clinical Director – Dr Lister Metcalfe

Written By: Aimee Hughes on 24th October 2025

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Lister Metcalfe as Clinical Director at Your Medical Services (YMS).

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Colleague Feedback

Colleague Feedback

Written By: Aimee Hughes on 24th October 2025

YMS recently invited you to participate in a colleague engagement questionnaire; the results were overwhelmingly positive, a whopping 116 responses were received, and we thank each and every one of you for submitting your feedback; it helps shape how YMS continuously reviews and improves the way we engage, work and strengthen our relationship with our vital colleagues.

All Professions Awareness

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Sexual Safety at Work

Sexual Safety at Work

Written By: Aimee Hughes on 24th October 2025

YMS are signed up to the NHS England Sexual Safety Charter. Signing a charter doesn’t mean a thing unless action is taken. We want to take action in a visible way, to empower our teams and to create a workplace culture where everybody feels safe.

All Professions Awareness

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A Guide to MSK Physiotherapy Insourcing

A Guide to MSK Physiotherapy Insourcing

Written By: Aimee Hughes on 3rd September 2025

Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy is a cornerstone of community well-being, yet these vital NHS services are under unprecedented pressure. As demand increases and backlogs grow, insourcing has become a team effort. It helps provide timely care while maintaining high standards. This guide looks at how insourcing in MSK physiotherapy works. It explains why dedicated clinicians support it. It also shows how this partnership helps NHS Trusts reduce waiting lists and improve patient lives.

All Professions YMS HSC

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Strengthening NHS Partnerships

Strengthening NHS Partnerships

Written By: Nick MacDonald on 20th February 2025

The Government has announced a new Partnership Agreement to reduce NHS waiting lists. As an independent provider, YMS supports this collaboration, ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care.

All Professions News

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Five Compliance Top Tips for Your Medical Services

Five Compliance Top Tips for Your Medical Services

Written By: Aimee Hughes on 18th April 2024

Our experienced compliance officer has outlined her key advice for quickly completing compliance and beginning your role with YMS

All Professions Career Advice

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International Women's Day: My Story

International Women's Day: My Story

Written By: Alex King on 6th March 2024

In recognition of International Women's Day, one of our very own members of staff tells of her experiences and challenges that she has had to face and overcome.

All Professions Awareness

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YMS Secures New Contract with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

YMS Secures New Contract with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Written By: Alex King on 3rd October 2023

We are thrilled to announce our new interim contract with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals in line with this mission.

All Professions News

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Are you CQC Ready?

Are you CQC Ready?

Written By: Alex King on 3rd October 2023

YMS Health and Social Care were fortunate to engage in discussions with several Local Authority Directors recently...

All Professions YMS HSC

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Christine Warner Joins YMS - HSC

Christine Warner Joins YMS - HSC

Written By: Alex King on 20th September 2023

We're delighted to announce that Christine Warner has joined YMS-HSC as our Head of Adult Services.

All Professions YMS HSC

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Protecting and Expanding Elective Capacity in NHS Hospitals through Insourcing

Protecting and Expanding Elective Capacity in NHS Hospitals through Insourcing

Written By: Nick MacDonald on 5th September 2023

As we head into winter, NHS hospitals are preparing for the inevitable increase in pressures from cold weather and the flu season. One of the key issues facing our health service is the backlog of elective procedures, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

All Professions News

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World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day

Written By: James Stanyer on 30th August 2023

YMS' Clinical Advisory Manager and Mental Health First Aider, Zoe Josling, provides her advice and experiences around the difficult topic of suicide

All Professions Awareness

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Battle Cancer - CrossFit Challenge - Rob Charlton

Battle Cancer - CrossFit Challenge - Rob Charlton

Written By: Alex King on 29th September 2022

October is Breast Awareness month and our very own Rob Charlton will be raising money through a day of Crossfit!

All Professions Awareness

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Insourcing Or Outsourcing: Which is Better?

Insourcing Or Outsourcing: Which is Better?

Written By: Katie McTaggart on 18th January 2022

Partnering with a insourcing or outsourcing provider can be a cost-effective and reliable way to reduce patient waiting list backlogs, but what are the differences between insourcing and outsourcing?

All Professions How To

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