Articles by Liz Wells
Care workers take control of schedules and earnings
By Liz Wells 27 February 2025
More than 170 care workers have signed up to a new platform that allows them to set their own pay and keep 100% of their earnings.
Virtual reality trial helps patients relax
By Liz Wells 27 February 2025
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, is running a pilot study offering virtual reality (VR) headsets to people who have had surgery, to see if it helps people relax and reduces pain.
Government meeting less than third of unmet need for urgent dental care
By Liz Wells 27 February 2025
The government discovered demand for urgent dental care of 2.2 million, but covered less than a third of it, according to the British Dental Association (BDA).
Nottingham CityCare selects new chief executive
By Liz Wells 25 February 2025
Nottingham CityCare, the city’s largest provider of NHS community health services, has appointed Dr Nicole Atkinson as its new chief executive.
Scottish pharmacies to roll-out at-home test for cardiovascular disease
By Liz Wells 25 February 2025
PocDoc, the digital health diagnostics company, has launched a new partnership with Dears and Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy - two independent community pharmacy chains in Scotland.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside names new chief executive
By Liz Wells 25 February 2025
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has appointed Cathy Elliott as its next chief executive.
NHS Confederation appoints vice-chair
By Liz Wells 25 February 2025
‘Foluke Ajayi, chief executive of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed vice-chair at the NHS Confederation.
UK's dental decay 'epidemic' revealed
By Liz Wells 25 February 2025
There were 49,112 tooth extractions for children in hospital in 2023/24, the equivalent of 134 a day, new official figures reveal.
BREAKING NEWS: NHS chief to stand down
By Liz Wells 25 February 2025
Amanda Pritchard is to stand down as chief executive at the end of this financial year.
Commitment to our community
By Liz Wells 24 February 2025
Deputy chief people officer, Sarah Margetts, shares how North Bristol Trust’s Commitment to Our Community programme drives innovative recruitment and retention
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