Articles by Liz Wells
Government set to crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
The government has unveiled plans to crackdown on rogue businesses flouting the law and putting children’s health at risk by selling sessions to under-18s.
Presenteeism 'failing' the NHS
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
A silent epidemic of presenteeism and burnout is undermining the NHS and putting doctors’ health and wellbeing at risk, a new study warns.
MHRA seizes illegal medicines worth almost £45m in 2025
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
The MHRA, working with law enforcement partners, seized almost 20 million doses of illegally traded medicines, with a potential street value of nearly £45m, during 2025.
Isle of Wight NHS Trust launches digital project to improve pressure injury care
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
Isle of Wight NHS Trust is transforming how pressure injuries are recorded, reviewed and treated across hospital wards, improving patient safety while saving valuable clinical time.
NHS launches world-first genetic register
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
Thousands of people at higher risk of developing cancer due to inherited faulty genes will be regularly checked and tracked by the NHS thanks to a first-of-its-kind national genetics programme.
Double vision
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
NHS staff in Manchester are reaping the benefits of a digital twin of six hospitals, which is being used to better manage the estates
Viva Las Vegas!
By Liz Wells 26 January 2026
MedTech companies from across the globe unveiled new technologies earlier this month that could help achieve the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan
Wood-burning stoves could carry health warnings under Government plans
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
New wood-burning stoves will have stricter limits on smoke emissions and would have to be sold with health warnings under proposed government rules.
GOSH cleaners win tribunal appeal
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
Hospital cleaners have won an Employment Appeal Tribunal victory against Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.
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