Articles by Liz Wells
Wastewater monitoring techniques could catch pandemic threats early
By Liz Wells 27 August 2025
The UKHSA has launched a new programme to evaluate how wastewater monitoring could be used to detect a wider range of dangerous pathogens.
Construction set to begin on Peterborough CDC
By Liz Wells 26 August 2025
Construction work is set to begin on Peterborough’s new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
Scotland sees increase in newly-qualified paramedics
By Liz Wells 26 August 2025
Scottish Ambulance Service has reported an increase in the number of newly-qualified paramedics joining the service.
NHS scanning trucks help thousands get liver cancer checks
By Liz Wells 26 August 2025
Thousands more people are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks following the expansion of the NHS’ community liver health check programme.
Streeting vows not to let drug companies 'rip off' UK taxpayers
By Liz Wells 26 August 2025
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has vowed not to allow pharmaceutical companies to 'rip off' British taxpayers after failed talks over drug pricing.
Swansea Bay's virtual wards service reaches milestone
By Liz Wells 26 August 2025
Swansea Bay University Health Board’s virtual wards service has supported more than 12,000 patients.
NHS supporting record numbers of people living with dementia
By Liz Wells 26 August 2025
A record half a million people have received a dementia diagnosis on the NHS, new data reveals.
Nurses rally for fair pay after waiting years for decision on grades
By Liz Wells 22 August 2025
District nurses rallied outside the headquarters of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland's biggest health board, over pay and grades.
Cuts to ICBs 'could put patient safety at risk', warns RCN
By Liz Wells 22 August 2025
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is warning that cuts to ICBs could put patient safety at risk and undermine the government’s 10-Year Health Plan and is calling for every ICB to retain a chief nu...
Smartphone test set to revolutionise prevention for type 2 diabetes
By Liz Wells 22 August 2025
Digital health diagnostics company PocDoc has launched the world’s first smartphone-based test for type 2 diabetes risk.
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