Articles by Liz Wells
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.
Powers to protect NHS staff come into force in Wales
By Liz Wells 19 January 2026
NHS staff in hospitals in Wales are better protected against nuisance and disruptive behaviour in hospitals after new legal protections came into force.
Jess's Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery
By Liz Wells 19 January 2026
All GP surgeries in England will receive Jess’s Rule posters from this week, displaying the safety drive to GPs, primary care staff and patients in thousands of consultation rooms.
North Tyneside General Hospital opens refurbished MRI centre
By Liz Wells 16 January 2026
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has opened a refurbished MRI centre at North Tyneside General Hospital, which will scan more than 540 additional patients each year, following a £1.5m in...
Breaking news: NHS Confederation and NHS Providers unveil new chief executive
By Liz Wells 16 January 2026
The new organisation, formed from the merger between NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation, will be led by Sir Ciarán Devane.
NHS backs AI notetaking to free up more face-to-face care
By Liz Wells 16 January 2026
NHS England has published a new self-certified registry for ambient voice technologies, which requires suppliers to comply with standards on clinical safety, technology and data protection.
Former NHS chief awarded £1.4m for unfair dismissal
By Liz Wells 16 January 2026
The former NHS chief executive of Countess of Chester NHS Trust has been awarded £1.4m in damages after winning an employment tribunal.
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