Articles by Liz Wells
UK medical graduates to be prioritised for training places
By Liz Wells 14 January 2026
Medical graduates from the UK and Ireland will be prioritised for training places under new legislation introduced by the Government.
Healthcare innovator joins Health Data Research Service
By Liz Wells 13 January 2026
Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as chief executive of the new Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs.
UK ramps up efforts to become a global first choice for clinical trials
By Liz Wells 13 January 2026
The UK is ramping up efforts to become a global first choice for clinical trials, as new figures show a sharp rise in activity in 2025, with further changes set to help companies get studies up and...
Royal Hospital for Children launches neonatal Hospital at Home service
By Liz Wells 13 January 2026
The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC), Glasgow, has launched a new Hospital at Home service to allow newborn babies with jaundice to receive treatment safely and comfortably in...
Scottish Budget set to focus on NHS
By Liz Wells 12 January 2026
The Scottish Budget for the coming financial year will focus on public priorities, such as driving down NHS waiting lists, finance secretary Shona Robison has said.
Bedfordshire Hospitals extends timeline for selecting new chair
By Liz Wells 12 January 2026
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed non‑executive director, David Harrison, as interim chair from April 2026 until a new chair is recruited.
National review of end-of-life skills, education and training begins
By Liz Wells 12 January 2026
A review of the skills and training framework that supports the delivery of end-of-life care has been launched.
BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors strike in Scotland averted
By Liz Wells 09 January 2026
Resident doctors in Scotland have called off proposed strike action as the BMA considers a revised pay and contract reform offer.
Therapy app helps children manage anxiety
By Liz Wells 09 January 2026
The potential of digital therapeutics to tackle the growing demand for children’s mental health services has been underlined by a new study.
Sharp decline in healthcare worker visa applications
By Liz Wells 09 January 2026
Applications for visas to come to the UK as a health and care worker fell sharply in 2025, new figures reveal.
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