HPA Blog
The HP Advance Blog attempts to share real-world insights and practical tools to help healthcare professionals explore, plan, and execute career transitions — without losing their sense of purpose.
Top 7 Alternative Careers in Healthcare (UK Edition)
Top 7 Alternative Careers in Healthcare (UK Edition) Healthcare careers are changing. Across the NHS and the wider private sector, new non-clinical opportunities are opening up at a pace not seen before. Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, paramedic or allied health professional, the possibilities for using your skills beyond traditional clinical roles have never been […]
How to Leave the Healthcare Profession Without Starting Over
How to Leave the Healthcare Profession Without Starting Over Leaving a healthcare career—whether as a doctor, nurse, paramedic or AHP—can feel overwhelming. There’s a deep-seated fear that stepping away from patient-facing work means abandoning years of education, training, and hard-won experience. But here’s the truth: you’re not starting from scratch. You’re building from strength. A […]
Career Change for Healthcare Professionals – Where to Start?
The UK healthcare workforce is facing a pivotal moment. According to a 2022 report by the General Medical Council, nearly 1 in 10 doctors plan to leave the profession altogether within five years. Similarly, the Royal College of Nursing has reported a continued rise in early exits from the profession, with burnout, moral distress, and […]
