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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

Articles by Lee Peart

Trust taking 'racist, homophobic, or misogynistic' allegations 'very seriously'

By Lee Peart 24 February 2025

Barts Health NHS Trust has said it is taking allegations of racist, homophobic, or misogynistic behaviour ‘very seriously' following an external investigation.

NHS fire and safety risk procurement solution goes live

By Lee Peart 24 February 2025

A procurement solution to tackle fire and safety risks in NHS buildings has gone live.

Three in four people fear being stuck on hospital trolley, poll reveals

By Lee Peart 24 February 2025

Three in four people fear being stuck on a trolley in a hospital corridor, a poll has found.

Starmer visits North Bristol Community Diagnostic Centre

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with NHS leaders and frontline workers at North Bristol Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

Scottish Government exceeds treatment pledge

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

The Scottish Government has exceeded a pledge to carry out 64,000 surgeries and procedures by the end of March 2025 following a £30m funding boost.

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ICB and Health Innovation Network partner on WorkWell pilots

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

NHS Sussex and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) are to scope and evaluate three pilot projects to get people with long-term illness back into the workforce.

Hospitals hit by record numbers of norovirus patients

By Lee Peart 20 February 2025

Norovirus patient levels in hospitals hit record numbers last week, NHSE figures have revealed.

Government condemned for scrapping dementia targets

By Lee Peart 19 February 2025

The Government’s decision to drop dementia targets from its operational planning guidance has been condemned as ‘unacceptable and offensive’ by Care England.

Police investigation into medical negligence allegations 'ongoing'

By Lee Peart 19 February 2025

Sussex Police has confirmed an investigation into allegations of medical negligence at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton is ongoing.

Half of councils warn of insolvency over SEND spending

By Lee Peart 19 February 2025

Over half of councils have warned they face insolvency when an exemption for SEND spending expires in March 2026.