Articles by Liz Wells
No 'convincing evidence' to abolish PAs and AAs, concludes review
By Liz Wells 16 July 2025
There are no convincing reasons to abolish the roles of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs), an independent report concludes.
North West Ambulance Service strikes continue
By Liz Wells 16 July 2025
Ambulance workers in the north west are continuing strike action over the ‘withdrawal of bonus payments’.
Government unveils Life Sciences Sector Plan to 'transform' NHS
By Liz Wells 16 July 2025
The government has launched a new Life Sciences Sector Plan, which sets out a 10-year mission to harness British science and innovation to deliver a stronger, prevention-focused NHS.
Strikes start at six Northumbria hospitals in 'missing wages row'
By Liz Wells 16 July 2025
Hundreds of healthcare assistants employed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are set to walk out for two days today (16 July) in a dispute over ‘missing wages’.
Fifth of trainee doctors feel hesitant about escalating patient care
By Liz Wells 15 July 2025
More than one in five trainee doctors have felt hesitant about escalating patient care, new research reveals.
Government publishes road map for Employment Right's Bill
By Liz Wells 15 July 2025
The UK Government has published its road map for implementing the Employment Rights Bill in Great Britain.
Streeting to 'meet with BMA' over pay dispute
By Liz Wells 14 July 2025
Health secretary Wes Streeting is set to meet with representatives from the BMA for talks in a bid to avoid planned strike action, reports suggest.
Cambridge hospitals set to cut 150 jobs
By Liz Wells 14 July 2025
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning on making nearly 150 staff redundant in response to government spending cuts.
Nurse starting salaries over £8k lower after 'decade of pay cuts'
By Liz Wells 14 July 2025
Starting salaries for nurses are now more than £8,000 lower than if wages had kept up with inflation since 2010, new analysis reveals.
Devon trust leads the way in virtual reality immersive therapy
By Liz Wells 11 July 2025
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) has been using new virtual reality (VR) immersive technology to help patients with chronic pain conditions manage their conditions.
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