Articles by Liz Wells
BREAKING NEWS: National maternity investigation launched to drive improvements
By Liz Wells 23 June 2025
A rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services has been ordered by Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting to provide ‘truth and accountability’ for impacted familie...
ADHD Taskforce stresses need for timely access to needs-based support
By Liz Wells 20 June 2025
The cross-sector ADHD Taskforce, launched last year by NHS England and the government, says rates of recognised ADHD in England are lower than the expected prevalence and stresses the need for time...
Guys and St Thomas cardiac theatre nurses resolve dispute
By Liz Wells 20 June 2025
Nurses in St Thomas’ hospital cardiac surgery theatres have resolved a long-running dispute over the payback of hours after being on-call.
BREAKING NEWS: Assisted dying in England and Wales moves closer
By Liz Wells 20 June 2025
MPs have again voted in favour of The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Commons.
Barts employees challenge 'discriminatory' uniform policy
By Liz Wells 20 June 2025
Three NHS workers have launched legal action against Barts Health NHS Trust arguing that its new uniform and dress code policy unlawfully discriminates against them because of their pro-Palestinian...
UKHSA reveals inequalities in HPV vaccination uptake
By Liz Wells 20 June 2025
The UKHSA is warning that variations in geographical coverage of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in adolescents across England is leaving young women in some areas with less protection against c...
Dorset healthcare workers protest over outsourcing threat
By Liz Wells 20 June 2025
Healthcare workers employed by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust have protested outside a board meeting at Poole Hospital.
BMA to launch indicative ballots of senior doctors in England
By Liz Wells 20 June 2025
The BMA is appealing to the Government to negotiate as it is to launch indicative ballots of senior doctors in England over their recent pay offer.
Lancashire cleaners strike for three more days
By Liz Wells 19 June 2025
Cleaners employed by private firm Mitie at three NHS health centres in East Lancashire are striking for a further three days.
Training to ensure healthcare staff have skills to handle learning disabilities and autism
By Liz Wells 19 June 2025
The DHSC has published new guidance to ensure health and care staff have skills to provide care for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
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