Articles by Liz Wells
Laws to speed up fitness to practise cases and rename PAs due this year
By Liz Wells 22 January 2026
Legislation to speed up fitness to practise cases, remove the GMC's right to appeal and change the name of PAs will be passed later this year, the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Com...
Damning report highlights failings of NHS subsidiary companies
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
Subsidiary companies (subcos) are failing to generate new business or income for the NHS, a new report finds.
University Hospital Southampton chief executive to step down
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
University Hospital Southampton chief executive, David French, is to step down after more than five years leading the organisation.
Scottish Government to invest over £2.4m to tackle gynaecological waiting times
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
The Scottish Government has unveiled new plans to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 and transform gynaecology services as part of the second phase of the Women’s Health Plan.
London's NHS drone delivery network expands
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
NHS drone delivery in London is entering its next phase, with urgent pathology samples set to be transported by zero-emission drones across south west London.
GMC imposes conditions on anaesthetics at Basildon University Hospital
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
The GMC has placed conditions on the anaesthetics training programme at Basildon University Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, following serious issues relating to patient ...
NHS to be scrutinised for inefficiencies and waste
By Liz Wells 20 January 2026
The NHS is to go under microscope as part of sweeping Government reviews into processes that duplicate work and how services are funded.
Durham and Darlington health staff secure back pay settlements
By Liz Wells 20 January 2026
Hundreds of healthcare assistants at nine hospitals in the north east are finally set to receive up to £5,500 in back pay following a campaign to recover missing wages.
NHS overhauls eating disorder services
By Liz Wells 20 January 2026
The NHS has overhauled eating disorder services in response to rising demand.
NHS Employers responds to bereavement leave consultation
By Liz Wells 19 January 2026
NHS Employers has submitted its response, on behalf of employers, to the government's consultation on bereavement leave.
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