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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

Articles by Lee Peart

CQC

CQC develops ICS framework to address inequalities

By Lee Peart 12 February 2025

A self-assessment and improvement framework has been developed to help ICSs address health inequalities.

Report reveals NHS trusts' £1.2bn overspend

By Lee Peart 12 February 2025

Nuffield Trust analysis has revealed NHS trusts overspent by £1.2bn in 2023/24.

Report 'lays bare significant challenges' caused by CQC inspection model

By Lee Peart 12 February 2025

A Care Provider Alliance report has revealed the ‘significant challenges’ services have faced since the adoption of the CQC’s Single Assessment Framework.

CQC

Glowing CQC report issued for Warwickshire hospital

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

George Eliot Hospital has been upgraded from overall requires improvement to good following an inspection by the CQC.

ONS

Healthcare productivity down 18.5% on pre-pandemic peak, ONS reveals

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

ONS analysis has revealed healthcare productivity is 18.5% below its pre-pandemic peak in 2019.

NHS leaders call for overhaul of 'broken' capital regime

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

NHS leaders have called for an overhaul of the ‘broken’ capital regime to boost productivity.

Study targets delivery of emergency care in rural and coastal areas

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

A £1.2m study is investigating how urgent and emergency care can best be delivered in rural and coastal areas.

Private healthcare searches double in UK

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

Searches for private healthcare have doubled over the last three years, new research has found.

Temporary closure of medical ward announced

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has announced the temporary closure of its Cuerden Ward at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.

Editor's comment - Tough at the top

By Lee Peart 10 February 2025

It’s fair to say it’s been a tough start to the year for the NHS leadership.