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Liz Wells

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Nursing staff and doctors with long Covid 'hung out to dry'

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

Nursing staff and doctors with long Covid are still being denied access to vital financial support, two years after the government’s own scientific advisory body called for ministers to take action...

Bradford's clean air initiative 'reducing demand' on GPs

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

Bradford’s Clean Air Zone has reduced visits to GPs in ever-increasing numbers, saving the NHS tens of thousands of pounds every month, new research reveals.

Unhealthy food costing UK over £260bn per year, report finds

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

The food-related cost of chronic disease in the UK is £268bn every year, new research reveals.

Swansea Bay hospital staff back strikes in row over pay

By Liz Wells 18 November 2024

Hundreds of healthcare support workers at hospitals in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot have voted to strike over pay.

Southampton hospital porters to strike in 'bullying and toilet dignity' dispute

By Liz Wells 15 November 2024

Around 60 hospital porters employed at University Hospital Southampton will begin strike action later this month, after management ‘failed to act on the appalling levels of bullying and harassment ...

Security guard jailed after stealing from West Midlands hospital

By Liz Wells 15 November 2024

A man has been jailed for almost three years after he used a fake licence to work at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and commit theft.

Barts Health implements Cynerio's cybersecurity platform

By Liz Wells 15 November 2024

Barts Health NHS Trust has selected Cynerio’s healthcare-focused platform for deployment across all sites.

NHS seeks 150,000 volunteers to help transform cancer treatment

By Liz Wells 15 November 2024

The NHS is launching a search for nearly 150,000 volunteers to take part in a series of research trials that could transform cancer treatment.

Virtual assessment helps hundreds of stroke victims receive fast-track care

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

A rapid, remote video assessment system for stroke patients that offers swifter access to life-saving treatment has helped hundreds of patients across Hertfordshire in its first year of operation.

Coventry University gets go-ahead to increase healthcare apprenticeships

By Liz Wells 14 November 2024

Coventry University is to increase the number of its degree apprenticeships in health and care after being awarded £782,900 in funding.