Articles by Liz Wells
Patients would rather see GPs than pharmacists or nurses, study finds
By Liz Wells 07 July 2025
Most patients do not want to be directed to a clinical pharmacist or nurse when doctors are unavailable, new research reveals.
Wales appoints new deputy chief medical officer
By Liz Wells 07 July 2025
Dr James Calvert has been appointed the new deputy chief medical officer for Wales.
Medicines supply issues 'distressing new normal'
By Liz Wells 30 June 2025
Medicines shortages and supply disruptions remain widespread, with mounting pressure on pharmacies as more time needs to be spent on managing medicines supply, new data reveals.
AI system to warn of NHS safety concerns
By Liz Wells 30 June 2025
An AI early warning system is being developed to automatically identify safety concerns across the NHS.
Government partners with supermarkets and food makers to tackle obesity epidemic
By Liz Wells 30 June 2025
A 'world-first' partnership between government and food retailers and manufacturers is set to tackle the obesity epidemic.
RCM ballots members on industrial action over on call arrangements
By Liz Wells 27 June 2025
Midwives in South Tyneside and Sunderland are being balloted on industrial action over proposals for on call arrangements that would see them being ‘on call’ on their days off.
Next health service ombudsman confirmed
By Liz Wells 27 June 2025
The government has confirmed Paula Sussex as the new Parliamentary and health service ombudsman.
Northern Ireland trust board approves body-worn cameras pilot
By Liz Wells 27 June 2025
Healthcare staff at Antrim Area Hospital are to trial the use of body-worn cameras within the hospital’s Emergency Department.
GPs enter dispute with Scottish Government
By Liz Wells 27 June 2025
Scottish GPs have moved into formal dispute with the Scottish Government, the BMA in Scotland has revealed.
DHSC boosts mental health services by recruiting thousands of extra staff
By Liz Wells 27 June 2025
More than 6,700 extra mental health workers have been recruited since July, new data shows.
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