Articles by Liz Wells
AI-powered physiotherapy halves NHS back pain waiting list
By Liz Wells 31 July 2025
A new AI-powered physiotherapy clinic, which provides same-day appointments for back pain via an app, has more than halved waiting lists for back pain in its first large-scale deployment in England.
Health workers at Homerton NHS Trust win wage increase and back pay deal
By Liz Wells 31 July 2025
Hundreds of clinical support workers at Homerton NHS Trust have won a ‘substantial’ wage increase and back pay deal.
Millions more GP appointments delivered in record year
By Liz Wells 31 July 2025
GPs delivered more than 7 million more appointments in the past year, taking the total to a record 380 million, new data reveals.
BMA and Streeting set for new resident doctor talks
By Liz Wells 31 July 2025
The BMA says further industrial action by resident doctors can be avoided if secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting comes to the table with a credible offer.
Ambulance service hit with pregnancy discrimination claim
By Liz Wells 30 July 2025
Three frontline ambulance clinicians working for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) are pursuing a pregnancy and maternity discrimination claim against the trust.
Scotland selects chief nursing officer
By Liz Wells 30 July 2025
Professor Aisha Holloway has been appointed as Scotland’s chief nursing officer.
NICE chief executive to step down
By Liz Wells 30 July 2025
NICE chief executive Dr Sam Roberts is to step down after four years of leadership to support her children.
Counsellors take fresh strike action over pay
By Liz Wells 30 July 2025
Counsellors commissioned by Norfolk and Waveney ICB to deliver Talking Therapies services are back on strike in a dispute over pay and grading.
Union seeks judicial review over Leng Review
By Liz Wells 30 July 2025
United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) has sent pre-action letters to health secretary Wes Streeting and NHS England notifying them of an intended judicial review claim.
BMA urged to consider patients and staff before calling more walk-outs
By Liz Wells 30 July 2025
NHS leaders are urging BMA to consider patients and staff before calling more strike action.
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