Articles by Liz Wells
Government to limit NHS outsourcing
By Liz Wells 26 September 2025
The government has written to NHS bosses telling them that it will change the national guidance regarding the use of outsourcing companies.
Scotland's new health and social care app to be rolled out from April
By Liz Wells 26 September 2025
Scotland’s new health and social care online app will be made available across the country from April 2026, following an initial launch in Lanarkshire in December.
Chief executive designate appointed for new East Midlands ICB cluster
By Liz Wells 26 September 2025
Amanda Sullivan has been appointed as the chief executive designate for Derby and Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICBs.
Commission to help accelerate NHS use of AI
By Liz Wells 26 September 2025
A new national commission is being set up to help accelerate safe access to AI in healthcare and across the NHS.
Less than third of healthcare workers feel 'properly trained' to support trans patients
By Liz Wells 26 September 2025
Less than one third of GPs and healthcare professionals feel they have received sufficient medical training to support their trans patients, new research reveals.
Family feature piloted for NHS App
By Liz Wells 26 September 2025
A new family feature, which makes it easier for parents and carers to manage their loved ones’ health, is being piloted in the NHS App.
Brain-monitoring headset could deliver quicker and more accessible diagnosis for those with neurological conditions
By Liz Wells 25 September 2025
A new brain-monitoring headset is being developed to bring quicker, more accessible diagnosis of seizures and other neurological conditions to local communities.
BMA enters dispute with Black Country trusts
By Liz Wells 25 September 2025
The BMA has entered into dispute with four trusts in the Black Country over cuts to bank pay rates for doctors doing extra-contractual work from 1 October.
Targeted interventions 'warranted' to boost mammography screening
By Liz Wells 25 September 2025
Women who don’t turn up for their first breast screening appointment face a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from breast cancer, mainly due to delayed detection, new research reveals.
Scottish Government enhances community eye care
By Liz Wells 25 September 2025
The Scottish Government has unveiled plans for a new community eye care service, with approved independent prescribing (IP) optometrists receiving funding to treat more conditions in the community.
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