Articles by Liz Wells
UK Government offers grants for new technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction
By Liz Wells 17 February 2026
Innovators across the UK are being offered £20m in grants to develop cutting‑edge medicines, medical technologies and digital tools to tackle drug and alcohol addiction.
NHS staff pursued by bailiffs over payroll mistakes
By Liz Wells 17 February 2026
Payroll errors by the NHS have led to thousands of staff being referred to debt collectors, a BBC investigation has found.
Welsh Government to invest £23.1m in faster, greener, more reliable ambulance fleet
By Liz Wells 17 February 2026
The Welsh Government is to invest £23.1m in replacement ambulances and response vehicles.
High Court rules on lawfulness of single-sex toilet guidance
By Liz Wells 16 February 2026
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC's) interim guidance on single-sex services published last year.
Community x-ray service in Surrey 'first of its kind'
By Liz Wells 16 February 2026
A collaboration between South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) and Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals is bringing emergency X-ray services to the homes of patients – a first of its kind for a UK...
Welsh Government to roll out rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections in primary care
By Liz Wells 16 February 2026
Rapid testing for bacterial infections is being rolled out in community pharmacies and GP surgeries across Wales.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran to get additional support
By Liz Wells 16 February 2026
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is to receive additional support over ongoing financial sustainability issues.
Independent adviser for innovation joins HCPC
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
Dr Iain McGregor, director of innovation and resources at the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA), has joined Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as adviser on technology-led innovation.
Government consults on plans to protect children from second-hand smoke
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
The government has launched a consultation on stopping people smoking or using heated tobacco outside healthcare locations in England.
Millions of illegal erectile dysfunction pills seized
By Liz Wells 13 February 2026
MHRA is warning the public not to risk their health by buying unauthorised medicines online.
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