Articles by Liz Wells
GP appointments hit record-breaking high
By Liz Wells 28 November 2024
The number of appointments in general practice in England hit a record-breaking high of 41.3 million in October, 3 million more than the previous record in October 2023, new data reveals.
West Yorkshire ICB names new non-executive member
By Liz Wells 28 November 2024
West Yorkshire ICB has appointed Professor Nadira Mirza as its new non-executive member for citizens and future generations.
Long-serving NHS Gloucestershire chief executive to retire
By Liz Wells 28 November 2024
Mary Hutton, chief executive of NHS Gloucestershire ICB, is to retire in spring 2025 after 14 years.
UK risks 'sleepwalking' into a waste of doctors' skills
By Liz Wells 28 November 2024
The UK risks wasting the talents of tens of thousands of overlooked and undervalued doctors, to the detriment of patient care, General Medical Council (GMC) chief executive Charlie Massey warns in ...
Southampton hospital porter strike suspended
By Liz Wells 28 November 2024
Scheduled strikes by more than 60 Southampton hospital porters have been suspended after last-ditch talks.
CQC chair will not seek reappointment
By Liz Wells 28 November 2024
Ian Dilks, chair of the CQC, has confirmed that he will not be seeking reappointment when his three-year term ends on 31 March 2025.
Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by MPs
By Liz Wells 27 November 2024
MPs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, bringing a UK smoking ban and stricter vape regulations one step closer.
Social care 'endangered' by 'catastrophic' national insurance increases, warns ADASS president
By Liz Wells 27 November 2024
The Government’s Budget decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions will have ‘catastrophic consequences for millions of people drawing on care and support’, warns Melanie Willia...
Dental recovery plan 'unlikely' to deliver target of 1.5m additional treatments
By Liz Wells 27 November 2024
The dental recovery plan, launched in February 2024 with the aim that 'everyone who needs to see a dentist will be able to,' is unlikely deliver an additional 1.5 million treatments by March 2025, ...
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust selects interim chief nursing officer
By Liz Wells 26 November 2024
Paula Gardner will join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) as interim chief nursing officer in early December 2024.
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