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Liz Wells

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BREAKING NEWS: BMA dismisses Streeting's fresh offer to resident doctors

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

The BMA says health secretary Wes Streeting's fresh of package of offers to resident doctors in England 'does not go far enough'.

Independent review of social work regulation launched

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

An independent review into the operations of regulator Social Work England has been launched to ensure that social workers are properly supporting vulnerable people.

NHS reaching 'crisis point' in consultant recruitment

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

The NHS is reaching a 'crisis point' in consultant recruitment, as one in three consultant posts lie vacant in some parts of the UK and recruiting managers regularly wait more than 12 months to sec...

Rostering and bank technology helps trust cut costs and boost morale

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) has saved more than £565,000 in the past two years through the introduction of digital workforce management tools, while also improving workforce effic...

Birmingham and Solihull GP Partnership Board selects new chair

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

Birmingham and Solihull GP Partnership Board has appointed Dr Subeena Suleman as its new chair.

Scotland's GPs see increase in access to care

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

GPs in Scotland have seen an increase in the number of times people accessing care at surgeries.

Government won't 'look away' as children become unhealthier

By Liz Wells 04 November 2025

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting says that the government ‘won’t look away as kids become unhealthier’, his comments come as new figures reveal the scale of the childhood obesity prob...

Algorithm predicts and lengthens pacemaker battery life

By Liz Wells 04 November 2025

Researchers at the University of Leeds, Université Grenoble Alpes and University Hospital of Grenoble-Alpes, France, have developed an algorithm to lengthen pacemaker battery life.

Coventry and Warwickshire ICB recognised for commitment to inclusive culture

By Liz Wells 04 November 2025

Coventry and Warwickshire ICB has been awarded the RACE Equality Code Quality Mark.

South East London ICB becomes London Living Wage Employer

By Liz Wells 04 November 2025

South East London ICB has become an accredited London Living Wage Employer.