Articles by Liz Wells
Chatbot technology aims to reduce health inequalities
By Liz Wells 19 February 2025
Researchers from the University of Westminster have pioneered an inclusive approach for the use of chatbot technology to reduce health inequalities among ethnic minorities.
Fruit and veg keep older people out of hospital, research reveals
By Liz Wells 19 February 2025
Older people who regularly consume fruits and vegetables reduce their hospitalisation risk, recording fewer hospitalisations and shorter hospital stays, new research reveals.
England's top doctors to review postgraduate medical training
By Liz Wells 19 February 2025
Two of England’s leading doctors are to oversee a review into postgraduate training for newly qualified medics.
Ronan's Law to see toughest crackdown yet on knife sales online
By Liz Wells 19 February 2025
Stricter rules for online retailers selling knives will be introduced by the government, along with tougher penalties for failing to enforce them, in a bid to protect young people from knife crime.
Study to shed light on youth vaping
By Liz Wells 19 February 2025
A £62m research project is to investigate long-term health effects of vaping on young people's health and wellbeing, alongside wider influences on adolescent health.
Gloucestershire ICB unveils new chief executive
By Liz Wells 18 February 2025
NHS Gloucestershire ICB has appointed Sarah Truelove as its new chief executive.
NHS England data reveals record breast screening level
By Liz Wells 18 February 2025
A record number of women are up to date with their breast screening, yet almost a third of invitees did not attend last year, according to NHS figures.
Public sector pay up by 5% in Scotland since 2019
By Liz Wells 18 February 2025
Scottish Government and councils have agreed pay rises for staff in the NHS, schools and other parts of the devolved public sector over the past few years that are bigger than those awarded elsewhe...
Collective action needed to meet enduring NHS workforce challenge
By Liz Wells 18 February 2025
The NHS is still experiencing challenges with recruitment and retention, and a reliance on expensive agency staff to plug gaps in the workforce, a new report shows.
BREAKING NEWS: Elkeles to become NHS Providers chief executive
By Liz Wells 17 February 2025
NHS Providers has appointed Daniel Elkeles as its next chief executive.
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