Articles by Liz Wells
Business rates rise will push pharmacies to 'brink of collapse'
By Liz Wells 15 January 2026
The rise in business rates will push many pharmacies to the 'brink of collapse’ if it goes ahead in April, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warned chancellor Rachel Reeves.
NHS Lanarkshire appoints leader for research and innovation work
By Liz Wells 14 January 2026
NHS Lanarkshire has selected Professor W Gordon Mackay as its new director of research, innovation and academic partnerships.
Midlands trust introduces x-rays at home
By Liz Wells 14 January 2026
Patients in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire are set to benefit from X-Ray at Home service, designed to reduce unnecessary visits to University Hospitals North Midlands’ (UHNM) A&E Department.
Scottish Government to invest record levels in health and social care
By Liz Wells 14 January 2026
The Scottish Government's 2026-27 Budget includes a record £22.5bn for health and social care and an expansion of cost-of-living support.
UK medical graduates to be prioritised for training places
By Liz Wells 14 January 2026
Medical graduates from the UK and Ireland will be prioritised for training places under new legislation introduced by the Government.
Healthcare innovator joins Health Data Research Service
By Liz Wells 13 January 2026
Dr Melanie Ivarsson has been appointed as chief executive of the new Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs.
UK ramps up efforts to become a global first choice for clinical trials
By Liz Wells 13 January 2026
The UK is ramping up efforts to become a global first choice for clinical trials, as new figures show a sharp rise in activity in 2025, with further changes set to help companies get studies up and...
Royal Hospital for Children launches neonatal Hospital at Home service
By Liz Wells 13 January 2026
The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC), Glasgow, has launched a new Hospital at Home service to allow newborn babies with jaundice to receive treatment safely and comfortably in...
Scottish Budget set to focus on NHS
By Liz Wells 12 January 2026
The Scottish Budget for the coming financial year will focus on public priorities, such as driving down NHS waiting lists, finance secretary Shona Robison has said.
Bedfordshire Hospitals extends timeline for selecting new chair
By Liz Wells 12 January 2026
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed non‑executive director, David Harrison, as interim chair from April 2026 until a new chair is recruited.
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