Articles by Liz Wells
UK drug price rises necessary, says science minister
By Liz Wells 25 September 2025
The price the NHS pays for medicines will need to rise to stop pharmaceutical investment leaving the UK, science minister Patrick Vallance has said.
Agency nurses urged to help identify barriers that prevent them speaking up
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
Agency nurses are being urged to get involved in an independent review to ensure nurses working on temporary assignments can speak up without fear, and that their views are listened to, respected a...
Digital platform aims to transform patient safety and recall systems in general practice
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
A new digital platform has launched to transform GP experience and improve patient safety across the UK.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust extends Patient Engagement Portal
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has added more specialties to the Patient Engagement Portal (PEP), provided by DrDoctor, which allows patients to receive appointment notifications and dig...
Primary care is key to tackling obesity but 'needs more support'
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
Primary care services can play a vital role in helping people with obesity, but need more support, new research reveals.
Heavy drinkers 'more likely' to buy no/lo alcohol drinks
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
People who drink at ‘risky’ levels are more likely to consume so-called no/lo alcohol drinks, new research reveals.
Latest dental contract for Wales will 'improve access' to NHS dentists
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
A new dental contract for Wales is set to improve access to NHS dentistry for everyone.
Scottish Government invests in technology to transform lives of stroke patients
By Liz Wells 24 September 2025
The Scottish Government is to invest £1.9m in the deployment of mobile heart monitors for around 8,000 recent stroke patients each year.
ICB apologises after cybersecurity incident at NRS Healthcare
By Liz Wells 23 September 2025
NHS Humber & North Yorkshire ICB has apologised after a data breach at NRS Healthcare, providers of wheelchairs and community equipment.
BMA exposes 'severe' GP premises crisis
By Liz Wells 23 September 2025
Hundreds of GP surgeries are not fit for purpose, and many are not equipped or suitable to meet the ever-growing patient demand, a new survey reveals.
Most Read News
- Unions slam government's suggested pay rise for healthcare professionals in 2026
- Not-for-profit company takes over NHS urgent treatment centre
- Simple ways healthcare systems can reduce supply chain delays in patient care
- Employer-led vanguards to tackle workplace ill-health
- Providers deliver on 10-Year Health Plan
©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408