Articles by Liz Wells
Trusts reduce agency staff spend by nearly £1bn
By Liz Wells 02 June 2025
NHS trusts have reduced their agency staff spend by nearly £1bn following a government crackdown on ‘rip-off’ agencies.
Pharmacies warn of ongoing Creon shortages
By Liz Wells 02 June 2025
Pharmacies are warning that patients are skipping meals, rationing doses and travelling distances of more than 30 miles to get hold of the medication Creon due to ongoing shortages.
AI chest x-ray software to speed up diagnosis and boost care at Leeds
By Liz Wells 02 June 2025
Thousands of patients in Leeds are set to benefit from faster and more accurate chest X-ray diagnoses thanks to a new AI software that is undergoing clinical evaluation at Leeds Teaching Hospitals ...
Volunteers donate over 6m hours to NHS England
By Liz Wells 02 June 2025
Around 70,000 people volunteer with the NHS, spending an average of a fortnight helping the NHS each year, new figures reveal.
NMC chooses executive director of strategy and insight
By Liz Wells 30 May 2025
The Nursing & Midwifery Council has appointed Emma Westcott as its executive director of strategy and insight.
RCM to consult with members on pay award
By Liz Wells 30 May 2025
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is to consult with its members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the 3.6% pay award.
NHS Confederation unveils new chair for its Mental Health Network
By Liz Wells 30 May 2025
NHS Confederation has selected Dr Buki Adeyemo, chief executive of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, as the new chair of its Mental Health Network.
North East NHS trusts appoint shared chair
By Liz Wells 29 May 2025
Three North East NHS Foundation Trusts have appointed a new shared chair to help promote closer working and more joined-up care for patients across their local communities.
Berkshire trust names interim chief finance officer
By Liz Wells 29 May 2025
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has selected Helen Troalen as its new interim chief finance officer.
Dispute over staff contract changes at Doncaster hospital
By Liz Wells 29 May 2025
Cheswold Park, a mental health hospital in Doncaster, has 'refused' to update some staff contracts to match NHS standards, creating a ‘two-tier’ workforce, union Unite claims.
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