Articles by Liz Wells
Every second counts
By Liz Wells 23 February 2026
Andrea Bille, thoracic surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, explains how the trust reduced surgical procedure lengths by nearly 20 minutes per case
Demand for NHS advice on high blood pressure skyrockets
By Liz Wells 23 February 2026
The number of people searching for NHS advice on high blood pressure surged in 2025, with hundreds of thousands of extra visits to online information on risk and how to get checked.
UK medical device testing hits record high
By Liz Wells 20 February 2026
Clinical investigations of breakthrough medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025.
NICE makes major changes to type 2 diabetes treatment
By Liz Wells 20 February 2026
New NICE guidance will see millions of diabetes patients will get access to medicines that protect the heart and kidneys, while NHS savings of £560m from using generic dapagliflozin.
Scottish Government begins work on Community Low Vision Service
By Liz Wells 20 February 2026
The Scottish Government has begun work on the new national service that will allow patients with visual impairment, which cannot be managed with glasses, lenses or surgery, to be supported by commu...
Waiting list and long waits continue to fall in Wales
By Liz Wells 19 February 2026
Waiting times in Wales have fallen to their lowest level in almost three years.
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new director of dentistry
By Liz Wells 19 February 2026
NHS Lanarkshire has appointed of Geraldeen Irving as its new director of dentistry, strengthening leadership for dental services across the region.
Women attending first NHS mammogram hits 10-year high
By Liz Wells 19 February 2026
Hundreds of thousands more women attended NHS breast screening last year and thousands more cancers were diagnosed early in England.
London ICBs appoint joint chair and chief executive
By Liz Wells 19 February 2026
South East London ICB and South West London ICB have appointed Sir Richard Douglas as joint chair and Andrew Bland as joint chief executive.
Ban 'high-harm' cosmetic procedures, WEC warns
By Liz Wells 18 February 2026
‘High-harm’ cosmetic procedures, such as the liquid Brazilian butt lift (BBL), should be banned immediately without further consultation, a new report by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) ha...
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