Did you know?

There are 8 Did You Know items. They appear randomly on some of the site pages, so if you're tired of looking out for them here they all are. Click on them and you'll get more info and a link. Enjoy...

6.2bn is being invested in I.T. over 10 year period - creating the world's most innovative national I.T. system for patient care. (Source NHS Workforce Census 2004)
Interested in being involved in the NHS I.T. revolution? To find out more visit http://nhscareers.nhs.uk
Insulin used to treat diabetes is taken from pigs and sheep. The substance produced is exactly the same as that found in humans with the same sugar stabilizing effect.
Finding cures and treatments is an important part of the way the NHS strives to improve the care it provides for patients. http://nhscareers.nhs.uk
According to Acupuncturists, there is a point on the head that you can press to control your appetite.
Are you interested in alternative therapies? why not check out http://www.nhsdirectory.org
In a typical week 1.4 million people will receive help in their home from the NHS.
If you think you might be interested in care work you should follow the link here to find out more: http://nhscareers.nhs.uk
In a typical week 700,000 will visit a NHS dentist for a check-up.
Have you considered working in dental care? If you think you might be interested then more information is available about: Dental Nursing at http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/jobprofiles/profiles/profile162/
The NHS is in the middle of the biggest buildings and infrastructure spending programs in the world - £18 billion is being spent in a ground breaking Private Finance Initiative (PFI).
If you are interested in a career helping look after the infrastructure so vital to the NHS then check out the following link: http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk//nhs-knowledge_base/data/5665.html
Every 11 minutes somebody is admitted to hospital due to a smoking related illness
To find out how to get help stopping smoking visit: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/chq/chq.aspx?Classid=34
Sir Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington in 1928.
Medical research is a key part of the NHS drive to deliver the best patient care possible. If you are a keen scientist perhaps you'd like to join the Healthcare Science profession? Click the link to find out more: http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/careers/scientists/index.html