Articles by Liz Wells
Health minister steps down to continue cancer treatment
By Liz Wells 03 March 2026
Public health and prevention minister Ashley Dalton has stepped down while she continues to undergo cancer treatment.
Black women face 'major barriers' to menopause support
By Liz Wells 02 March 2026
Black women in the UK are entering menopause severely under informed, under supported, and often dismissed by healthcare professionals, new research reveals.
Norfolk trust selects interim chief nurse
By Liz Wells 02 March 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dawn Collins as interim chief nurse.
RCS England urges private hospital groups to act to ensure surgical workforce reflects diversity and talent of profession
By Liz Wells 02 March 2026
RCS England has written to the five largest independent hospital groups in the UK, calling on them to take clear and credible action to ensure the surgical workforce in their hospitals reflects the...
NHS urges patients to turn on push alerts to avoid missing appointments
By Liz Wells 02 March 2026
The NHS has launched a new campaign urging people to turn on ‘push alerts’ from the NHS App so they get reminders about appointments and can rearrange any they can’t make, helping to free up millio...
UK Government invests £2.6m in new bone scanners
By Liz Wells 02 March 2026
The UK Government has invested £2.6m in 20 new bone scanners that will help tens of thousands of patients at risk of osteoporosis and other bone conditions get faster access to vital bone scans.
NICE recommends leadless cardiac pacemakers
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
NICE has issued final guidance recommending leadless cardiac pacemakers as the standard of care for people with slow heart rhythms (bradyarrhythmias), which affects more than 2 million people in th...
Public backs providers using AI in ear and hearing health care
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
There is a strong public appetite for local healthcare providers to use AI in ear and hearing health, new research reveals.
RCN demands urgent action from Welsh Government on nursing pay progression
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
The RCN Wales Board is calling for the Welsh Government to act immediately to improve pay progression for nursing staff, warning that the country risks falling behind the rest of the UK.
City of York Council set to expand smoke control area to improve air quality
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
City of York Council is set to expand its Smoke Control Area (SCA) to cover the entire city, in a major step towards cleaner air and healthier communities.
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