Articles by Liz Wells
Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.
Disability Advisory Panel launches to help shape health and disability policy
By Liz Wells 23 January 2026
Ten experts with lived experience of disability and long-term health conditions have been appointed to help shape Government health and disability policy.
London trust appoints chief medical officer
By Liz Wells 22 January 2026
North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) has selected Dr Hélène Brown as its new chief medical officer.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals selects new non-executive director
By Liz Wells 22 January 2026
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals has appointed Helen Best as a non-executive director.
Waiting list and longest waits down in Wales
By Liz Wells 22 January 2026
The NHS Wales waiting list has fallen and fewer people are facing the longest waits for treatment, new figures show.
Trusts admit failing to assess impact of DHSC directive to cut agency staff
By Liz Wells 22 January 2026
NHS Trusts have admitted they did not specifically assess the impact on care of the DHSC’s directive for them to massively cut their use of agency staff in the final quarter of 2025.
Laws to speed up fitness to practise cases and rename PAs due this year
By Liz Wells 22 January 2026
Legislation to speed up fitness to practise cases, remove the GMC's right to appeal and change the name of PAs will be passed later this year, the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Com...
Damning report highlights failings of NHS subsidiary companies
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
Subsidiary companies (subcos) are failing to generate new business or income for the NHS, a new report finds.
University Hospital Southampton chief executive to step down
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
University Hospital Southampton chief executive, David French, is to step down after more than five years leading the organisation.
Scottish Government to invest over £2.4m to tackle gynaecological waiting times
By Liz Wells 21 January 2026
The Scottish Government has unveiled new plans to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 and transform gynaecology services as part of the second phase of the Women’s Health Plan.
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