Articles by Liz Wells
First women's health hubs open in Wales
By Liz Wells 29 January 2026
The first women's health hubs have launched in Wales this week, bringing menopause, contraception and menstrual health services closer to home.
Midwives and maternity staff in Scotland receive pay boost
By Liz Wells 29 January 2026
Midwives and maternity staff in Scotland will receive a pay boost after inflation protection negotiated by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) was triggered.
Scope of PAs practice 'drastically' reduced since Leng Review
By Liz Wells 29 January 2026
The scope of practice carried out by physician associates (PAs) has been 'drastically' reduced since the Leng Review, resulting in lengthening patient waiting times in both secondary care and gener...
Leeds hospital staff begin five-day strike
By Liz Wells 29 January 2026
NHS staff who work in operating theatres across Leeds will walk out for five days today (29 January) in a continuing dispute over money they are owed.
London trust signs Unison's anti-racism charter
By Liz Wells 28 January 2026
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has signed Unison's anti-racism charter, which sets out clear expectations for how racism is prevented, reported and addressed.
Chief of Manchester trust to step down
By Liz Wells 28 January 2026
Karen Howell, chief executive of Great Manchester Mental Health (GMMH), is to step down after two years to retire.
UKHSA study looks at whether sleep app data can identify respiratory disease trends
By Liz Wells 28 January 2026
The UKHSA and Sleep Cycle have launched a 12-week research study to understand if data collected through a sleep app can support traditional respiratory disease surveillance systems and early detec...
Thousands of patients in Barnet to receive care at home
By Liz Wells 28 January 2026
Thousands of patients with chronic conditions will have access to 24/7 virtual care as part of a transformative new scheme aimed at significantly reducing the number of people needing hospital care.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS staff to strike
By Liz Wells 28 January 2026
Pathology and clinical engineering staff at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust are set to strike in February.
Devon ICB chief to step down
By Liz Wells 28 January 2026
Devon ICB chief executive Steve Moore is to step down from his role.
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