Articles by Liz Wells
Independent adviser for innovation joins HCPC
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
Dr Iain McGregor, director of innovation and resources at the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), has joined Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as adviser on technology-led innovation.
Government consults on plans to protect children from second-hand smoke
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
The government has launched a consultation on stopping people smoking or using heated tobacco outside healthcare locations in England.
Millions of illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
MHRA is warning the public not to risk their health by buying unauthorised medicines online.
NHS Devon appoints acting chief executive and accountable officer
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
Libby Ryan-Davies has been appointed as NHS Devon’s acting chief executive and accountable officer.
Government unveils pay rise for 1.4m NHS workers
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
More than 1.4 million NHS workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a pay rise from April, the Government announced.
Doctors warn regulation around ultra processed foods failing to protect public health
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
The UK’s current approach to regulating, producing, marketing, and distributing food is failing to protect public health, a new report highlights.
All NHS staff need new deal, says Mackey
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
The health service needs a ‘reset’ of its deal with all of its staff, according to chief executive of NHS England Sir Jim Mackey.
South Yorkshire hospitals to invest over £500k a year to strengthen nursing workforce
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has set out plans to increase the number of registered nurses on adult inpatient wards, in line with national best practice.
Berkshire trust names in-coming chief executive
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
James Blythe, interim group chief executive at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group, is to become the new chief executive at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
National programme to improve access to HealthTech unveiled
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
People across England and Wales are set to receive faster, fairer access to innovative HealthTech thanks to the new National HealthTech Access Programme (NHAP).
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