Articles by Liz Wells
Half of the public avoided contacting GP about a health concern
By Liz Wells 25 February 2026
Access challenges are stopping people from contacting their GP, new research reveals.
Details of new GP contract revealed
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
Patients across the country will see better access to GP appointments and services thanks to a new GP contract, backed by a £485m uplift in government investment, a real-terms increase in GP fundin...
NHS Forth Valley launches plan to tackle racism
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
NHS Forth Valley has launched a new anti-racism plan, which sets out the health board’s commitment to identify and challenge racism wherever it exists and drive meaningful change for all patients, ...
North Bristol NHS Trust marks robotics milestone
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is marking a major milestone after treating 10,000 patients with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery.
NHS waiting lists continue to fall in Scotland
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
Waiting lists in Scotland continue to fall, with waits of more than a year decreasing for eight consecutive months, new data reveals.
Health visitors in Wales strike over pay
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
Health workers at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, in South Wales, have begun four-weeks of industrial action over incorrect pay banding.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital selects new chair
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed former Nursing and Midwifery Council chief executive Jackie Smith as its new chair.
GPs and patients call for end to NHS 'maze'
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
The Royal College of GPs and the Patients Association are calling for the NHS to be easier to navigate, for improved access to GP care and continuity.
Scottish Government unveils further details about GP walk-in clinics
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
Patients seeking access to GP-led care without an appointment are to benefit from a total of 16 planned centres across Scotland, First Minister John Swinney has announced.
New app to help refugees explore careers in NHS
By Liz Wells 24 February 2026
NHS Employers, in partnership with Ryalto, has launched a new app designed to help refugees explore and access employment opportunities across the NHS.
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