Articles by Liz Wells
Government aims to save thousands of lives with new road safety strategy
By Liz Wells 07 January 2026
The government has unveiled the first road safety strategy in more than a decade, which aims to save thousands of lives on the nation’s roads by tackling drink driving, improving training for young...
Chief executive to step down from West Yorkshire ICB
By Liz Wells 06 January 2026
Rob Webster is to step down from his role as chief executive of the West Yorkshire ICB to 'take a break and concentrate on my life outside the NHS’.
NHS Scotland waiting lists fall
By Liz Wells 06 January 2026
NHS Scotland long waits have fallen for the sixth consecutive month, with significant year-on-year increases in activity, new figures reveal.
Airedale Hospital workers to strike over pension inequality
By Liz Wells 06 January 2026
Nearly 200 essential staff at Airedale Hospital will take seven days of strike action in January in a fight for pension equality.
Allied acquires Jhoots pharmacies
By Liz Wells 06 January 2026
Allied Pharmacies has acquired 68 Jhoots pharmacies across the UK.
Measures to tackle cyber threats and strengthen public services unveiled
By Liz Wells 06 January 2026
The government has unveiled new measures to make online public services more secure and resilient.
Humber and North Yorkshire ICB selects new chief executive
By Liz Wells 05 January 2026
Teresa Fenech has been appointed as chief executive at Humber and North Yorkshire ICB.
NHS partnership opens skies for drone medical deliveries
By Liz Wells 05 January 2026
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Open Skies Network for the adoption of an NHS medical drone delivery service in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
AI-powered headset predicts epileptic seizures
By Liz Wells 05 January 2026
Scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University have developed an AI-powered headset that can predict epileptic seizures up to half an hour before they occur.
Landmark junk food ad ban comes into force
By Liz Wells 05 January 2026
Children will be protected from exposure to junk food advertising on TV and online as new regulations come into force to help tackle childhood obesity.
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