Articles by Liz Wells
Prevalence of common mental health conditions rises
By Liz Wells 26 June 2025
The proportion of 16- to 64-year-olds identified with a common mental health condition has risen from 18.9% in 2014 to 22.6% in 2023/24, new data reveals.
Pilot aims to encourage people onto NHS career ladder
By Liz Wells 26 June 2025
People who historically face barriers into employment will be among those supported onto the NHS career ladder, health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has announced.
NHS App overhaul will 'break down barriers and reduce inequalities'
By Liz Wells 26 June 2025
The NHS App will be transformed to give every patient information, choice, and control of their healthcare.
Reports highlight ongoing challenges in early diagnosis of sepsis
By Liz Wells 25 June 2025
The recognition of sepsis remains an urgent and persistent safety risk, despite extensive national work and awareness campaigns, according to three reports published by HSSIB.
NHS approves new IT system for GPs to help transform care
By Liz Wells 25 June 2025
GP practices across England can now access new technology with the introduction of the first new core IT system for 25 years.
Dog owners could be costing NHS millions each year
By Liz Wells 25 June 2025
Injuries sustained by dog owners could cost the NHS around £23m a year, new research suggests.
One in eight senior NHS staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds
By Liz Wells 25 June 2025
One in eight senior managers in the NHS are from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, new figures reveal.
NIHR awards over £3m funding for technologies to tackle brain injury
By Liz Wells 25 June 2025
The NIHR has awarded more than £3m to 35 new medical technologies to tackle brain injury.
Trusts strengthen partnership with shared board roles
By Liz Wells 25 June 2025
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are strengthening their partnership by adding additional shared posts across the organisations.
MHRA joins global network focused on safe use of AI in healthcare
By Liz Wells 25 June 2025
The UK has become the first country to join a new global network of health regulators focused on the safe, effective use of AI in healthcare.
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