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Articles by Liz Wells

UK Councils invited to join and shape new initiative to improve access to green space for millions

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

A new initiative will enable at least 100 towns and cities across the UK to become better places to live and work, by putting nature and green spaces at the heart of their plans and priorities.

Glasgow trust transforms Scoliosis treatment

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Paediatric Orthotics Department has introduced a 3D scanner to transform the 'casting' process for children with Scoliosis.

NHS tech suppliers merge

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

Huma, the healthcare AI and digital health solutions company, has acquired the creator of digital-first triage and automated consultation platforms eConsult.

Commission for Healthier Working Lives reveals 300,000 people quit work and report ill health annually

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

Around 300,000 people aged 16-64 leave the workforce and report having a work-limiting health condition each year, new analysis reveals.

Walsall Manor Hospital's simulation suite brings training to life

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

Walsall Manor Hospital has opened a £150,000 immersive simulation suite to help teams train for a variety of scenarios.

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Shortage of GPs increases patient loads

By Liz Wells 03 October 2024

The average doctor in England has to care for 17% more patients than nine years ago, new data reveals.

Wythenshawe Hospital robot will transform lung cancer checks

By Liz Wells 01 October 2024

Wythenshawe Hospital, in Greater Manchester, has become one of the first hospitals in Europe to start using a robotic tool that lets doctors detect lung cancer in its earliest stages.

Royal Bolton Hospital introduces AI cancer detection technology

By Liz Wells 01 October 2024

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is using artificial intelligence technology in its Endoscopy department after taking part of a nationwide trial.

Oxford trust appoints chief digital and information officer

By Liz Wells 01 October 2024

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Ben Attwood as chief digital and information officer.

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust names chair-elect

By Liz Wells 30 September 2024

Paul Miller, non-executive director at Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, has been named as the new chair of Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS...