Articles by Liz Wells
Alder Hey using AI to tackle NHS rota challenges
By Liz Wells 05 February 2026
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Hartree Centre are using advanced digital technologies to develop a smart staff scheduling system, whic...
NMC survey reveals workforce 'drowning under toxic workloads and unsafe staffing levels'
By Liz Wells 05 February 2026
Around 70% of nurses, midwives and nursing associates report experiencing harassment, bullying and abuse in the past year, most commonly from the public but also from managers or other colleagues, ...
East Cheshire NHS Trust chief executive to retire
By Liz Wells 04 February 2026
East Cheshire NHS Trust has announced that chief executive Ged Murphy will retire in July after five years of service.
Group will oversee safety work at Glasgow hospitals
By Liz Wells 04 February 2026
Work on safety measures at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) will be monitored by a new group made up of key infection control experts, whistl...
Surrey trusts select group chair
By Liz Wells 04 February 2026
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trusts have appointed Joss Bigmore as group chair.
Long waits continue to fall in Scotland
By Liz Wells 04 February 2026
Waiting lists in Scotland have continued to fall, with waits of more than 52 weeks down seven months in a row.
Regulations to tackle alcohol misuse in Wales passed
By Liz Wells 04 February 2026
A landmark policy to help reduce deaths and harm from excess alcohol use is to be extended in Wales.
GP surgery reprimanded after excessive medical history of terminally ill patient sent to insurer
By Liz Wells 04 February 2026
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reprimanded Staines Health Group for sending excessive medical details about a terminally ill patient to their insurance company.
NHS services in Barnsley set to receive AI boost
By Liz Wells 03 February 2026
NHS services in Barnsley are set to receive bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI, after the town was named the UK’s first Tech Town.
Kent and Medway ICB appoints chief finance officer
By Liz Wells 03 February 2026
Kent and Medway ICB has selected Jonathan Wilson as its chief finance officer.
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