Articles by Liz Wells
Institute for Neurological Sciences performs UK first operation using mixed reality technology
By Liz Wells 16 October 2024
The Institute for Neurological Sciences, in Glasgow, has performed the first operation in the UK that uses Mixed Reality (MR) technology to allow the surgeon to ‘see inside’ a patient’s body during...
NHS launches anonymous sexual misconduct reporting for staff
By Liz Wells 16 October 2024
NHS staff will be able to anonymously report incidents of sexual misconduct at work thanks to a new framework issued to local hospitals.
Liberal Democrats highlight the crisis in the NHS
By Liz Wells 16 October 2024
A quarter (27%) of working adults in the UK say they have been unable to work in the past 12 months because they were waiting for a GP (19%) or NHS dentist appointment (12%), a new poll reveals.
Basildon Hospital pharmacy robots speed up medicines for patients
By Liz Wells 15 October 2024
Basildon Hospital has installed two robots in its pharmacy store, replacing the old system that had been in place for more than a decade.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust adds to board
By Liz Wells 15 October 2024
Two experienced NHS leaders have been appointed to the board of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Digital transformation hampered by budgets, NHS pressures and poor IT infrastructure
By Liz Wells 15 October 2024
NHS trusts are being held back from further and faster digital transformation of services by limited budgets, day-to-day pressures and inadequate IT infrastructure, a new survey by NHS Providers re...
Delays and inequalities among children with neurodevelopmental conditions revealed
By Liz Wells 15 October 2024
An estimated 400,000 children – around 3% of all children in England – are seeking support from health services for a suspected neurodevelopmental condition, a new report reveals.
Software to support adult asthma and COPD care to launch in up to 150 GPs in Greater Manchester
By Liz Wells 14 October 2024
Chiesi UK and Ireland and Health Innovation Manchester have launched the Improving Outcomes in Respiratory Across Greater Manchester (MISSON) project, which will introduce the clinically-validated ...
Lightbulb moment - Glaucoma Field Defect Classifier
By Liz Wells 14 October 2024
Each issue we are asking NHS trust and ICB workers to share their great ideas and moments of inspiration which boost care outcomes and productivity.
Rebalancing remuneration
By Liz Wells 14 October 2024
Delivering better public services may require reforming public sector pay, not just raising it, new research suggests
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