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Unethical headhunters target optical practices
Bogus calls from unscrupulous headhunters are continuing to be made to optical practices despite a warning from the General Optical Council. Last month the GOC issued a warning to practices following a spate of calls from recruiters.
Published: 7 November 2008 Ref: Optician
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The changing face of Recruitment
Recruitment as a sector has changed dramatically since inception, especially over the last decade. Diversification of services and sectors that recruitment companies operate within has forced changes to the service offerings and the subsequent..
Published: 6 November 2008
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What is the Optometry Blog?
The Optometry Blog was created in early 2007 as an initiative between Flame Health Ltd and CLEARVIEW Training. The Blog has been led principally by David Gilbert, Training and Development Manager of Flame Health Ltd and Director of CLEARVIEW Training,
Published: 6 November 2008
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New website launch generates major interest.
With the launch of our new website initiative well underway, we are overwhelmed by the interest and diversity it is creating.
Published: 30 October 2008
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Hospitals 'allowing top up care'
The BBC has learned that payments to top up NHS care - supposedly banned - are happening at 30 hospitals across the UK. Professor Mike Richards, the cancer tsar for England, has been holding a review about so called co-payments...
Published: 14 October 2008 Ref: BBC News
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GPs 'paid more for working less'
Family doctors in England are working less, but paid more after the introduction of a new contract
Published: 9 October 2008 Ref: BBC News
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Testicles 'are stem cell source'
The cells in a man's testicles may be able to do a lot more than just make sperm - they could provide any cell type in his body. German and UK research suggests that sperm cells can be coaxed into stem cells with similar properties to those found...
Published: 9 October 2008 Ref: BBC NEws
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Employed, Franchise or Joint Venture – A Flame Health perspective
Changing Market The Optical retail market is becoming increasingly more competitive year on year and with increased competition, comes diversity and the type of opportunities that are now available in an ever changing market place.
Published: 19 September 2008
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