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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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SEND

SEND reform won't reduce system pressures. It will redistribute them.

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

Dr Chris Abbott, chief medical officer, CARE ADHD, says SEND Reforms should put the focus on children’s need.

MENTAL HEALTH

Long stay and rehabilitation mental health wards downgraded by CQC

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s (EPUT) long stay and rehabilitation mental health wards have been downgraded from good to requires improvement by the CQC.

PREVENTION

North London measles cases rising outside Enfield

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

Measles cases are showing ‘signs of stabilisation’ in north London but rising outside Enfield, according to the latest statistics.

MENTAL HEALTH

People in mental health crisis at risk in emergency departments

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

People in mental health crisis are at risk in emergency departments due to a ‘significant legal gap’, a report has warned.

DIGITAL

AI regulatory framework programme for medical devices secures funding

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

An MHRA programme to develop an AI regulatory framework for medical devices has secured £3.6m in funding from the DHSC.

PRIMARY CARE

Pharmacist prescriber support gaps puts shift to community at risk

By Lee Peart 09 April 2026

A major expansion in the number of pharmacist independent prescribers entering the NHS could be undermined by gaps in supervision, training and workforce planning and put plans to shift care into t...

DIGITAL

Building the foundations of the NHS's digital ambition

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

Nicola Mortali, public sector director at Freshwave, a UK connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, says digital care only works if the connection does

PRIMARY CARE

Primary care network partners with AI health support provider

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

Warrington Innovation Network (WIN) primary care network (PCN) has partnered with digital health provider Aide Health to roll out an AI-powered support system.

PRIMARY CARE

Out of hours GP service rated outstanding

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

HealthHero has been rated outstanding overall for the third time by the CQC for its integrated urgent care service in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

ESTATES

Mitie extends FM partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

Mitie has extended its 26-year facilities management partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).

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  1. SEND reform won't reduce system pressures. It will redistribute them.
  2. Sir Jim Mackey outlines three-year plan for commissioners and providers
  3. AI regulatory framework programme for medical devices secures funding
  4. Long stay and rehabilitation mental health wards downgraded by CQC
  5. People in mental health crisis at risk in emergency departments