Author Profile

Liz Wells

Articles by Liz Wells

Williams appointed chair of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Kirsty Williams has been confirmed as the new chair of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.

NHS Wales names new chief executive

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Jacqueline Totterdell has been appointed as chief executive of the NHS in Wales.

Lib Dems call for patients to be sent to private hospitals to ease impact of strike

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an NHS Strike Resilience Plan, using private hospitals for some elective treatments, to ensure no patient gets bumped down a waitlist further.

Lancashire trust selects new chief financial officer

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has selected Helen Cobb as its new chief financial officer.

Resident doctors start strike despite last-minute appeals

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

Thousands of resident doctors have begun a five-day strike despite a last-minute appeal from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

GMB members reject NHS pay award

By Liz Wells 25 July 2025

GMB members have voted by 67% to reject the NHS pay award offered for 2025/26 in England.

Axcell steps aside at Black Country ICB

By Liz Wells 24 July 2025

Mark Axcell, chief executive of Black Country ICB has decided not to be considered for the CEO role at the new NHS cluster covering Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull.

Government recruits more than 2,000 extra GPs

By Liz Wells 24 July 2025

An extra 2,000 GPs have been hired nationwide since October, delivering millions more appointments across the country, says DHSC.

Hospital at Home service helps NHS Scotland save more than £55m

By Liz Wells 24 July 2025

Hospital at Home services across Scotland have saved more than £50m in healthcare costs in the past year, new research reveals.

NHS Forth Valley staff voting on strike action

By Liz Wells 24 July 2025

Hundreds of staff at NHS Forth Valley are being balloted about potential strike action in a pay frequency dispute.