Articles by Liz Wells
NHS Lothian deploys Lenus Stratify to address winter pressures
By Liz Wells 16 December 2024
NHS Lothian has partnered with Lenus Health to risk stratify patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to help prioritise those at highest risk for a review.
NHS trusts log over 250,000 staff absences for mental health issues since 2021
By Liz Wells 16 December 2024
UK NHS trusts have seen thousands of staff take at least one day off work due to a mental health issue in the past three years, a new investigation reveals.
Synnovis strikes stood down
By Liz Wells 16 December 2024
Trade union Unite has revealed that its members at pathology supplier Synnovis are no longer holding strike action today and tomorrow (16-17 December) to allow further talks to take place.
Essex trusts award £65m contract for EPR system
By Liz Wells 16 December 2024
Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a £65m contract to Oracle Health, a global leader in healthcare systems, for a new electronic...
Longstanding weaknesses across SEND system 'impacting' on young people's transition to adulthood
By Liz Wells 16 December 2024
Local areas are working hard to improve support for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), but a number of systemic challenges are limiting their ability to provide...
Lib Dems warn GPs must be exempt from Budget tax hike as millions struggle to contact their doctor
By Liz Wells 16 December 2024
More than 5 million people tried to contact their GP in the past month but failed to get through on the day they called, new research reveals.
Isle of Wight and Portsmouth trusts appoint new chair
By Liz Wells 13 December 2024
Jenni Douglas-Todd has been selected as the new chair of Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).
Medway trust reconnects after 'suspicious' IT activity
By Liz Wells 13 December 2024
Medway Community Healthcare is ‘gradually and carefully’ reconnecting some of its priority patient systems after detected some suspicious activity earlier in December.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board unveils new executive director of public health
By Liz Wells 12 December 2024
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has selected Jane Moore as its executive director of public health.
NHS Kent and Medway selects new chief strategy officer
By Liz Wells 12 December 2024
NHS Kent and Medway has appointed Ed Waller as its new chief strategy and partnerships officer.
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