Articles by Liz Wells
NICE recommends leadless cardiac pacemakers
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
NICE has issued final guidance recommending leadless cardiac pacemakers as the standard of care for people with slow heart rhythms (bradyarrhythmias), which affects more than 2 million people in th...
Public backs providers using AI in ear and hearing health care
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
There is a strong public appetite for local healthcare providers to use AI in ear and hearing health, new research reveals.
RCN demands urgent action from Welsh Government on nursing pay progression
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
The RCN Wales Board is calling for the Welsh Government to act immediately to improve pay progression for nursing staff, warning that the country risks falling behind the rest of the UK.
City of York Council set to expand smoke control area to improve air quality
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
City of York Council is set to expand its Smoke Control Area (SCA) to cover the entire city, in a major step towards cleaner air and healthier communities.
Scottish Government funding aims to strengthen emergency response
By Liz Wells 27 February 2026
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has announced a £2.5m investment to improve community capacity to respond to cardiac arrests through the purchase of up to 1,250 additional defibrillators ove...
BREAKING NEWS: BMA's GP committee for England rejects 'unsafe' plans for unlimited same-day appointments
By Liz Wells 26 February 2026
The BMA’s GP committee for England (GPC England) has overwhelmingly voted to reject the Government’s unrealistic and unsafe plans to impose changes to GP practice contracts.
NHS Scotland transforms dermatology care with digital pathway
By Liz Wells 26 February 2026
NHS Scotland and Consultant Connect are marking 12-months since the national rollout of Scotland’s Digital Dermatology Pathway began.
Sword Intelligence launches in UK
By Liz Wells 26 February 2026
Sword Intelligence has launched in the UK and Europe to bring AI-led care operations designed to help healthcare providers improve access, manage demand and reduce delays across care pathways.
Pharmacies in England funded £800m less than a decade ago
By Liz Wells 26 February 2026
Funding for community pharmacies is £800m less in real-terms today than it was in 2015/16, a parliamentary written answer has revealed.
Digital prehabilitation business Alvie Health acquired
By Liz Wells 26 February 2026
Alvie Health, the digital cancer prehabilitation business, has been acquired by specialist cancer navigation provider Reframe Cancer for an undisclosed sum.
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