Articles by Liz Wells
BREAKING NEWS: NHS Confederation chief executive to stand down
By Liz Wells 01 September 2025
The chief executive of the NHS Confederation, Matthew Taylor, will stand down from the role in April 2026.
BREAKING NEWS: ICBs appoints new cluster chairs
By Liz Wells 01 September 2025
ICBs have today (1 September) been unveiling their new cluster chairs.
Government to combat flu outbreaks by removing red tape
By Liz Wells 01 September 2025
The government is to change prescribing regulations to ensure patients will get the flu medicines they need more quickly and at any time of the year.
MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill
By Liz Wells 01 September 2025
The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.
AI stethoscope rolled out to 100 GP clinics to help diagnose heart failure
By Liz Wells 01 September 2025
GP clinics in London and Wales will receive an AI-powered tool as part of a trial to help improve the diagnosis of heart failure, which affects 2% of the UK population and consumes 4% of the NHS b...
Medical profession 'more ableist' than wider society
By Liz Wells 01 September 2025
Ableism is greater in the medical profession than in wider society, new research reveals.
Assisted dying poses 'substantial task' for NHS
By Liz Wells 29 August 2025
The safe and effective implementation of assisted dying will require substantial planning, infrastructure and funding, new research reveals.
Lift off for Hull Royal Infirmary maintenance work
By Liz Wells 29 August 2025
Humber Health Partnership is about to embark on the latest round of hospital maintenance work at Hull Royal Infirmary.
County Durham and Darlington healthcare staff set to walk out over pay
By Liz Wells 29 August 2025
Hundreds of healthcare assistants employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have voted to strike over pay.
Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children
By Liz Wells 29 August 2025
Thousands of children are to be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme.
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