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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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More critical incidents declared as trusts struggle with winter pressures

By Lee Peart 08 January 2025

A series of critical incidents have been called by NHS trusts in the face of rising winter pressures.

Crumbling hospitals lose over 600 days of clinical time

By Lee Peart 07 January 2025

Over 600 days of clinical times has been lost due to crumbling hospitals in 2023/24, new research has found.

New elective care strategy revealed at London hospital

By Lee Peart 07 January 2025

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard has revealed a new strategy for planned care across the country during a visit to the Royal Free Hospital (RFH) in London.

Investigation into allegations of medical negligence 'active and ongoing'

By Lee Peart 07 January 2025

An investigation by Sussex Police into allegations of medical negligence at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust remains ‘active and ongoing’.

Trust stands down critical incident following 'unprecedent demand'

By Lee Peart 07 January 2025

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has stood down a critical incident following ‘unprecedented demand’.

Self-refer service halves cancer diagnosis wait times

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

A self-refer test service has more than halved cancer diagnosis waiting times for patients.

Critical incidents declared as hospital flu cases quadruple

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

Critical incidents have been declared and relatives urged to stay away from hospital if unwell as NHS trusts struggle to cope with winter pressures.

Starmer sets out plan to cut NHS waiting lists

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid out plans to meet the Government’s target of 92% of NHS patients being seen within 18 weeks by the end of this Parliament.

NHS partnership with independent sector key to cutting waiting lists

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

An agreement between the NHS and independent sector has been struck to help tackle waiting lists and give patients greater choice.

NHS chief hails staff innovation and commitment in Christmas message

By Lee Peart 23 December 2024

NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard has hailed staff for ‘working tirelessly’ and ‘constantly innovating’ to modernise care for patients in her Christmas message to health workers