Articles by Liz Wells
Hospitals need to be realistic about planning for safe patient care during strikes, says BMA
By Liz Wells 13 November 2025
Leaders at the BMA have written to NHS hospital chief executives, outlining how and when resident doctors could be called back into work during the forthcoming strikes.
Top NHS trusts given new powers to improve care
By Liz Wells 13 November 2025
High-performing NHS trusts are to be given more independence to deliver faster, better and more personalised care.
Health secretary hits out at BMA ahead of resident doctors' strike
By Liz Wells 13 November 2025
Health secretary Wes Streeting has hit out at the BMA ahead of the upcoming resident doctors’ strike, which is due to begin on Friday (14 November).
UKHSA report highlights impact of climate change on mental health
By Liz Wells 12 November 2025
The effects of extreme weather are the biggest climate-related issues affecting mental health in the UK, particularly impacting vulnerable populations who find it increasingly difficult to access t...
New vision for nursing and midwifery care in Wales unveiled
By Liz Wells 12 November 2025
Chief nursing officer for Wales, Sue Tranka, has published her new five-year strategic vision setting out how nursing and midwifery professions will lead healthcare transformation.
Tough new laws to strengthen defences against cyber attacks on NHS
By Liz Wells 12 November 2025
Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services, including the NHS.
Programme funding aims to boost wellbeing of NHS staff
By Liz Wells 12 November 2025
NHS Charities Together and NHS England have announced £2.4m to help bolster crucial mental and physical wellbeing support for NHS staff.
NHS providers and partners working to manage strike disruption
By Liz Wells 11 November 2025
NHS providers and partners have been working together to implement robust plans ahead of new strike action by resident doctors in England as part of their long-running pay dispute with the Government.
Leicestershire trust launches new maternity notes app
By Liz Wells 11 November 2025
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has introduced a new app to enable expectant parents to access their maternity records and tailored pregnancy information.
Airedale workers secure pay boosts after strike
By Liz Wells 11 November 2025
AGH Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Trust, has awarded hospital porters, caterers and cleaners a new deal on pay and terms and conditions.
©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408