Articles by Liz Wells
North-east trust selects acting chief executive
By Liz Wells 06 August 2025
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Sean Fenwick as acting chief executive, following the secondment of Trudie Davies to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).
BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors and Wes Streeting agree window for negotiations
By Liz Wells 06 August 2025
The BMA’s resident doctors committee has agreed a ‘window for negotiations’ with secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting.
Health experts urge Government action on problem drinking
By Liz Wells 06 August 2025
The Government’s plans to tackle problem drinking ‘are not sufficient to address the scale and complexity of harm’, warn health experts.
Midlands trust launches men's staff health group
By Liz Wells 06 August 2025
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has launched a men’s health initiative aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of hospital staff.
Training gaps could affect Procurement Act rollout in healthcare
By Liz Wells 06 August 2025
Almost half (42%) of healthcare professionals report having limited or no knowledge of the Procurement Act, despite it coming into force earlier this year, research reveals.
Welsh Ambulance Service appoints new chief executive
By Liz Wells 06 August 2025
The Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust has selected Emma Wood as its new chief executive.
Forth Valley Royal Hospital workers set to strike over pay changes
By Liz Wells 06 August 2025
Staff working for contractor Serco at Forth Valley Royal Hospital have backed strike action in a dispute over changes to how they are paid.
Derbyshire trust selects non-executive director
By Liz Wells 05 August 2025
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust had appointed Jo Hanley as a new non-executive director.
Patients need support to keep weight off after treatment ends
By Liz Wells 05 August 2025
Patients coming off obesity medication or finishing a weight management programme should be offered support to help keep the weight off and stay healthy long-term, according to NICE’s updated quali...
NHS begins rollout of gonorrhoea vaccine programme
By Liz Wells 05 August 2025
The NHS and local authorities have begun the rollout of a world-first vaccination programme for gonorrhoea in England.
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