Articles by Liz Wells
Domestic applicants to nursing courses falls to new low
By Liz Wells 18 July 2025
The number of domestic applicants to nursing courses across the UK has fallen to a new low, new data reveals.
Streeting and BMA hold 'constructive' talks
By Liz Wells 18 July 2025
The co-chairs of the BMA’s resident doctors committee have held 'constructive' talks with Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting in an attempt to avert strike action planned fo...
Patients with long-term conditions to be referred to specialist charities
By Liz Wells 17 July 2025
Patients with long-term conditions will be automatically referred to specialist charities at the point of diagnosis, under a new service unveiled by the government.
Hampshire trust selects new chief executive
By Liz Wells 17 July 2025
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Sue Harriman, currently chief executive of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB, as its new chief executive.
Government frees up pharmacists time to treat patients
By Liz Wells 17 July 2025
The DHSC has unveiled plans to modernise pharmacy supervision rules to allow registered pharmacy technicians to take greater responsibility.
Streeting to meet BMA in bid to avoid resident doctor strikes
By Liz Wells 17 July 2025
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting is due to meet the BMA's Resident Doctors Committee leaders this afternoon (17 July) in a bid to avoid strikes.
No 'convincing evidence' to abolish PAs and AAs, concludes review
By Liz Wells 16 July 2025
There are no convincing reasons to abolish the roles of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs), an independent report concludes.
North West Ambulance Service strikes continue
By Liz Wells 16 July 2025
Ambulance workers in the north west are continuing strike action over the ‘withdrawal of bonus payments’.
Government unveils Life Sciences Sector Plan to 'transform' NHS
By Liz Wells 16 July 2025
The government has launched a new Life Sciences Sector Plan, which sets out a 10-year mission to harness British science and innovation to deliver a stronger, prevention-focused NHS.
Strikes start at six Northumbria hospitals in 'missing wages row'
By Liz Wells 16 July 2025
Hundreds of healthcare assistants employed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are set to walk out for two days today (16 July) in a dispute over ‘missing wages’.
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