Articles by Liz Wells
General practice has busiest July on record
By Liz Wells 28 August 2025
General practice teams delivered a record 33.6 million appointments in July 2025, up 4.3% on the year before and up 24.3% on the same period pre-pandemic, new data reveals.
NHS dental statistics show steady recovery
By Liz Wells 28 August 2025
There has been an ‘encouraging recovery and growth’ in dental services in England post-Covid-19, new data reveals.
Persistent dental deserts risk deprived and rural communities being left behind
By Liz Wells 28 August 2025
An uneven distribution of NHS dental practices in England is leaving many communities struggling to access treatment, particularly rural and deprived areas, new research reveals.
Next-gen therapies for cancer and dementia fast-tracked with new facility
By Liz Wells 28 August 2025
The UK government is to invest £29.6m in a new facility that will springboard new RNA therapies, which could help tackle cancer, heart conditions, and other diseases.
Scotland's GP workforce increases
By Liz Wells 27 August 2025
The number of whole time equivalent GPs in Scotland has increased by 4% in the past year to 3,591.5, new data reveals.
Pathology staff across London to strike over pay and grading
By Liz Wells 27 August 2025
Pathology staff at laboratories across London are set to take strike action over pay and grading.
Official investigation into corridor care unveiled
By Liz Wells 27 August 2025
The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has confirmed it will begin investigating the prevalence of patients being treated in ‘temporary care environments’.
Over half of independent pharmacies could close in next year without further support
By Liz Wells 27 August 2025
Up to 63% of independent pharmacies could close in the next year, with around 40% being unable to pay in full for the cost of prescription medication for patients, new surveys reveal.
Wastewater monitoring techniques could catch pandemic threats early
By Liz Wells 27 August 2025
The UKHSA has launched a new programme to evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens.
Construction set to begin on Peterborough CDC
By Liz Wells 26 August 2025
Construction work is set to begin on Peterborough’s new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
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