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Liz Wells

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Senedd backs bill to create a smoke-free generation and curb youth vaping

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Senedd Members have supported the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will create Wales' first smoke-free generation.

Innovative medicines supported as rebate rate falls by a third

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Patients across the UK will benefit from innovative and life-changing treatments following a cut in rebate costs for pharmaceutical companies.

London trust selects Wolters Kluwer's clinical decision support system

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) has adopted Wolters Kluwer Health’s clinical decision support (CDS) system.

Digital pathway launches for Infected Blood Psychological Service

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

NHS England has partnered with PCMIS Health Technologies to launch a new Infected Blood Psychological Service digital pathway to support those infected or affected by the national infected blood sc...

Nurses and doctors unite ahead to protect patient safety ahead of corridor care debate

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Representatives from the RCN and the BMA have descended on the Senedd to raise their concerns about the rise of corridor care in hospitals across Wales ahead of a debate on the topic in the Welsh p...

Torbay and South Devon trust selects new chair

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Martin Beaman as its new chair, following the completion of Professor Chris Balch’s term.

CUH chief to step down

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Roland Sinker is to step down from his role as chief executive at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).

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West Midlands hospitals declare critical incidents as NHS faces unprecedented flu season

By Liz Wells 10 December 2025

Critical incidents have been declared at six West Midlands acute hospitals, including the university hospitals in Staffordshire and Birmingham, due to extreme winter pressures on services.

European study shows AI scribes cut documentation time

By Liz Wells 09 December 2025

A large-scale study of AI medical scribes has demonstrated that the technology 'addresses' administrative burden in clinical practice.

Black Country trust appoints new chief operating officer

By Liz Wells 09 December 2025

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Paula Lloyd Knight as its chief operating officer.