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Liz Wells

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Quarter of Physician Associates felt 'better off dead' after Leng Review

By Liz Wells 02 September 2025

A quarter of physician associates say they have felt they would be ‘better off dead’ since the government-commissioned Leng Review placed restrictions on their work, a new poll reveals.

Design for life

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The Bristol 3D Medical Centre is the first in the UK to bring 3D scanning, design and printing together in one NHS location

BREAKING NEWS: NHS Confederation chief executive to stand down

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The chief executive of the NHS Confederation, Matthew Taylor, will stand down from the role in April 2026.

BREAKING NEWS: ICBs appoints new cluster chairs

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

ICBs have today (1 September) been unveiling their new cluster chairs.

Government to combat flu outbreaks by removing red tape

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The government is to change prescribing regulations to ensure patients will get the flu medicines they need more quickly and at any time of the year.

MHRA crackdown on illegal 'Botox' after victims left seriously ill

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

The MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.

AI stethoscope rolled out to 100 GP clinics to help diagnose heart failure

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

GP clinics in London and Wales will receive an AI-powered tool as part of a trial to help improve the diagnosis of heart failure, which affects 2% of the UK population and consumes 4% of the NHS b...

Medical profession 'more ableist' than wider society

By Liz Wells 01 September 2025

Ableism is greater in the medical profession than in wider society, new research reveals.

Assisted dying poses 'substantial task' for NHS

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

The safe and effective implementation of assisted dying will require substantial planning, infrastructure and funding, new research reveals.

Lift off for Hull Royal Infirmary maintenance work

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Humber Health Partnership is about to embark on the latest round of hospital maintenance work at Hull Royal Infirmary.