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Liz Wells

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Hampshire trust enhances ED performance through digital integration

By Liz Wells 19 November 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) has successfully digitised emergency department processes, integrating disparate patient data and providing visibility of patient status a...

Welsh Parliament puts health at the heart of decision-making

By Liz Wells 19 November 2025

Public bodies in Wales will be legally bound to consider the long-term health implications of their decisions under new regulations.

Government unveils England's first Men's Health Strategy

By Liz Wells 19 November 2025

Men and boys across England will benefit from tailored healthcare and support as the government launches its first Men’s Health Strategy.

Over one in three using AI Chatbots for mental health support

By Liz Wells 18 November 2025

More than one in three adults (37%) have used an AI chatbot to support their mental health or wellbeing, new research reveals.

NHS Supply Chain selects TCS to modernise IT systems

By Liz Wells 18 November 2025

NHS Supply Chain has selected Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions, for application development support and maintenance of its core bus...

Online innovation community for ambient voice technology launches

By Liz Wells 18 November 2025

The Healthcare Improvement Studies (THIS) Institute, in partnership with The Health Foundation, has launched a new online community designed to support the future of ambient voice technology (AVT) ...

Gloucestershire phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Striking phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have been joined by senior union leaders and supporters to mark the longest-ever walkout by NHS employees, as they mark their 236th day of industrial action.

Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB selects new chair

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB has appointed Robin Porter as its new chair.

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Working in understaffed services is making nurses sick

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Hospitals and care homes in the UK are so short-staffed that nursing staff are continuing to work while unwell, with stress the leading cause of illness hitting an eight-year high, new research rev...

Resident doctor strike turnout is down, NHS chief says

By Liz Wells 17 November 2025

Resident doctor strike turnout is down, NHS England chief executive Sir James Mackey has said, as they continue their five-day action over pay and conditions.