Articles by Liz Wells
NHS faces 'new normal' sickness crisis
By Liz Wells 20 October 2025
NHS staff sickness has settled at a substantially higher, "new normal" baseline since the pandemic, pointing to a worsening and sustained health crisis among healthcare workers, new analysis reveals.
Scotland's drug-checking pilot moves forward
By Liz Wells 20 October 2025
The University of Dundee has agreed to host Scotland’s first national testing and research laboratory for drug-checking, boosting efforts to cut drug-related harm and save lives.
ESNEFT chief executive to retire
By Liz Wells 20 October 2025
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) chief executive Nick Hulme is to retire from the NHS, marking the end of a career spanning nearly 46 years.
Three in four doctors concerned about health impacts of climate change
By Liz Wells 17 October 2025
Three in four (75.1%) doctors are worried about the impact of climate change on the health of their patients, new data revealed.
Midlands trust uses AI to help reduce surgical waiting lists
By Liz Wells 17 October 2025
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has introduced an AI tool to reduce surgical waiting lists.
Members appointed to NHS Golden Jubilee board
By Liz Wells 17 October 2025
David McClelland and Steve Plummer have been appointed as members of the NHS Golden Jubilee board.
Scottish university launches online AI course for health and social care practitioners
By Liz Wells 17 October 2025
Glasgow Caledonian University is offering a new online module designed to help health and social care professionals understand the impact of AI on their practice.
Government to tackle antisemitism and racism in NHS
By Liz Wells 17 October 2025
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ordered an urgent review of antisemitism and all forms of racism in the NHS, as part of wider efforts to tackle discrimination in the health service.
Government campaign warns young people about deadly risks of taking drugs
By Liz Wells 16 October 2025
The government has launched a new campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and adulterated THC vapes.
NMC proposes to consult on first fee increase in 10 years
By Liz Wells 16 October 2025
The governing body of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is to be asked to approve proposals to launch a public consultation on increasing its registration fee, with the proposed rise in the f...
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