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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

Articles by Lee Peart

Trust 'working hard to fill vacancies' after being told to improve

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust said it was ‘working hard to fill vacancies’ after the CQC highlighted the impact of staffing levels on services.

'Watershed moment' as region joins Get Britain Working programme

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

A £37m plan to get back people back with health or disability conditions has been hailed as a ‘watershed moment’.

SEND system in urgent need of reform, says LGA

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

A new report by the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for urgent reform of SEND services.

Reported Spending Review £30bn for NHS 'may not be enough', says leader

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

A reported extra £30bn for healthcare in this week’s Spending Review may not be enough, according to NHS Confed chief executive Matthew Taylor.

Up for the challenge

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

Former Tory health minister Andrew Stephenson says he is up for the challenge as he takes on his role as chair University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT)

Editor's comment - Dear chancellor…

By Lee Peart 09 June 2025

Expectations of major further investment in the NHS by the chancellor in this week’s Spending Review have been tempered by recognition of the tough economic climate.

Audit Wales finds £124m deficit in NHS accounts

By Lee Peart 06 June 2025

Initial audit findings for NHS Wales in 2024-25 have revealed a £124m deficit despite £253m in savings.

Inquiry launched into breast implant health impacts

By Lee Peart 06 June 2025

An inquiry has been launched today into the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures.

Trusts receive millions in estate safety funding

By Lee Peart 06 June 2025

NHS trusts across England have received their allocations from the £750m Estates Safety Fund.

GP warns of NHS exodus to private healthcare

By Lee Peart 06 June 2025

A GP in Northern Ireland has warned of an exodus from the NHS to private healthcare.