Articles by Liz Wells
What if the NHS isn't actually broken?
By Liz Wells 11 November 2024
Principal consultant Aidan Rave believes the consensus that our health service is ‘broken’ is nothing more than a way to avoid difficult decisions.
Robot wins
By Liz Wells 11 November 2024
North Bristol NHS Trust shares the work it is doing to develop surgical robot, machine learning, pattern recognition and gadgets.
Former health secretary takes senior DHSC role
By Liz Wells 11 November 2024
Alan Milburn has been appointed as lead non-executive member to the board of the Department of Health and Social Care.
GOSH pilots AI tool to give clinicians more time with patients
By Liz Wells 11 November 2024
Clinicians at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have been taking part in the first NHS trial of healthcare AI tool from TORTUS to help increase face-to-face time during appointments.
Millions of GP appointments 'at risk' due to National Insurance tax rise
By Liz Wells 11 November 2024
The Employer National Insurance Contribution increase could put more than two million GP appointments at risk, new analysis reveals.
Barnsley Council and South Yorkshire ICB appoint Calvin-Thomas
By Liz Wells 07 November 2024
Barnsley Council and NHS South Yorkshire ICB have appointed Katy Calvin-Thomas as executive director for place health and adult social care.
Local health board director to retire after 42 years' service
By Liz Wells 07 November 2024
Nicky Poulain, a long-serving director at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB, has announced her retirement.
GP patients satisfied despite pressure on primary care, ONS reveals
By Liz Wells 07 November 2024
More than 95% of adults that attempted to contact their GP practice in the 28 days to 9 October were successful, new data reveals.
Midlands trust uses robotic procedure on gynaecology patients
By Liz Wells 07 November 2024
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is helping patients suffering from pelvic organ prolapse with a new minimally invasive robotic procedure.
Flexible sensor set to improve compression therapy
By Liz Wells 07 November 2024
Scottish scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation.
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