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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

Articles by Lee Peart

Sir Jim Mackey reveals NHS and ICB cost-cutting plans

By Lee Peart 02 April 2025

Newly installed NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has set out plans to cut costs at NHS trusts and ICBs.

NHS dissatisfaction hits record levels

By Lee Peart 02 April 2025

NHS dissatisfaction levels have hit record levels with just one in five people (21%) content with services.

Consultation launched on levy to fund NHS

By Lee Peart 01 April 2025

A consultation has been launched on the Isle of Man on a new tax to fund the NHS.

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Government blasted for failure to publish accessible welfare papers

By Lee Peart 01 April 2025

The Government’s failure to publish an accessible version of the welfare Green Paper and impact assessment has been branded a ‘disgrace’ by the Liberal Democrats.

Mental health service rated good by CQC

By Lee Peart 01 April 2025

A mental health service at St James’ Hospital in Portsmouth has been rated good by the CQC.

NHS Scotland publishes Operational Improvement Plan

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

NHS Scotland has published the first of three documents on the Government's approach to health and social care renewal.

New £38m radiotherapy unit to improve access to cancer care

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

A £38m radiotherapy unit in Abergavenny will bring additional radiotherapy capacity to south east Wales cancer treatment services.

Surgical centre to help reduce hospital waiting times

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

A surgical centre has been opened at Ashford Hospital in Surrey to meet growing demand for elective procedures and help cut waiting times.

ICB 'far too hasty' with hospital closure plans

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

Plans to shut a community hospital in Sussex have been described as ‘utterly inadequate’.

Green light given for new urgent treatment centre

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

Planning permission has been granted for a new urgent treatment centre in Newcastle upon Tyne.