Just thought I'd mention that it isn't actually necessary to have direct medical work experience, it can be just as valuable to spend time doing something related to the field, ultimately it all comes down to what you can draw from your time there. So if you are unable to obtain a placement in a hospital or with a GP, why not try and do something else for a couple of weeks that will allow you to develop/demonstrate your caring side, whilst communicating with different groups of people (children/elderly/mentally disabled etc). My non-hospital work experience was much more beneficial to me than the time I spent in a hospital, I didn't even mention the hospital placement when talking about WE at interview. So if you're struggling to get direct experience, don't panic, just try to think outside the box a little.