Articles by Liz Wells
High street opticians could use AI to help diagnose dementia with an eye scan
By Liz Wells 13 March 2025
Opticians could play a key role in identifying people at risk of dementia by spotting distinctive patterns in the back of the eye linked to early signs of the condition, new research reveals.
First daily pill for endometriosis approved for NHS use
By Liz Wells 13 March 2025
NICE has recommended the first long-term daily pill to treat endometriosis that could transform how the painful condition is managed.
NI Ambulance workers vote for industrial action in shift dispute
By Liz Wells 13 March 2025
Paramedics and ambulance workers at Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) have voted for industrial action over a proposed new shift system.
Frontline NHS staff facing rise in physical violence
By Liz Wells 13 March 2025
One in seven NHS staff (14%) experienced physical violence from patients, their relatives or other members of the public in 2024, new research reveals.
Rules prioritise recruiting care workers in England
By Liz Wells 12 March 2025
Care providers will be required to prioritise recruiting international care workers already in England before recruiting from overseas under new rules laid in Parliament.
Welsh health board launches digital weight management service
By Liz Wells 12 March 2025
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is partnering with Gro Health to provide eligible residents across Gwent with a free digital weight management service.
Welsh government selects new chief healthcare science officer
By Liz Wells 12 March 2025
Victoria Heath has been appointed as Wales’ first chief healthcare science officer.
Extent of unfilled doctors' shifts in London hospitals revealed
By Liz Wells 12 March 2025
More than 32,000 shifts that doctors in hospitals across London should have filled, were not staffed over six months in 2024, new research reveals.
Government commits to miscarriage bereavement leave law change
By Liz Wells 12 March 2025
The Government has indicated that it has accepted the need for bereavement leave for pregnancy loss in its flagship Employment Rights Bill and would have further discussions with the Lords on the m...
Northumbria healthcare staff back strike action in pay row
By Liz Wells 12 March 2025
Hundreds of healthcare assistants employed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have voted to take strike action in a dispute over pay.
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