Articles by Liz Wells
Gloucestershire phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers
By Liz Wells 17 November 2025
Striking phlebotomists in Gloucestershire have been joined by senior union leaders and supporters to mark the longest-ever walkout by NHS employees, as they mark their 236th day of industrial action.
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB selects new chair
By Liz Wells 17 November 2025
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB has appointed Robin Porter as its new chair.
Working in understaffed services is making nurses sick
By Liz Wells 17 November 2025
Hospitals and care homes in the UK are so short-staffed that nursing staff are continuing to work while unwell, with stress the leading cause of illness hitting an eight-year high, new research rev...
Resident doctor strike turnout is down, NHS chief says
By Liz Wells 17 November 2025
Resident doctor strike turnout is down, NHS England chief executive Sir James Mackey has said, as they continue their five-day action over pay and conditions.
Nuffield Health appoints new chief financial officer
By Liz Wells 14 November 2025
Nuffield Health has appointed Paul Baker as its chief financial officer.
Trust first to introduce technology to refine radiation treatment
By Liz Wells 14 November 2025
New cameras that can monitor the radiation dose being given to cancer patients and refine the accuracy of treatment have been installed at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Strikes could result in NHS cutting staff or services, health leaders warn
By Liz Wells 14 November 2025
The NHS may have to cut frontline staff or services due to the financial impact of further strikes on already squeezed budgets, health leaders warn.
Enhanced digital platform launches to transform NHS primary care clinical trials
By Liz Wells 13 November 2025
A new digital platform has been launched to transform how NHS GP practices take part in clinical trials, making research quicker, easier and more inclusive for patients across the UK.
South London trusts select new chief executive
By Liz Wells 13 November 2025
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has appointed Matthew Shaw as its new chief executive.
Hospitals need to be realistic about planning for safe patient care during strikes, says BMA
By Liz Wells 13 November 2025
Leaders at the BMA have written to NHS hospital chief executives, outlining how and when resident doctors could be called back into work during the forthcoming strikes.
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