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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

Articles by Lee Peart

Former doctor charged with multiple sexual offences

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

Former practicing doctor Nathaniel John Spencer has been charged with multiple sexual offences as part of a police investigation.

One in seven stuck in GP referrals 'black hole'

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

GP referrals for specialist care are being delayed, lost or rejected for one in seven patients, research has found.

NHS rolls out maternity safety warning system

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

A new tool to identify and address serious maternity concerns is being rolled out by the NHS.

Building a better future

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

Ways to address the shocking inequalities in children’s health were discussed at the Centre for Population Health’s Strongest Start conference in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Regulator reaffirms commitment to universal hepatitis B vaccination for babies

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

The MHRA has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to providing universal hepatitis B vaccination for babies following moves towards ending the policy in the US.

Still too many unknowns

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

Siva Anandaciva, director of policy, events and partnerships, The King’s Fund, gives his take on what the Autumn Budget means for health and social care

'Trump NHS shakedown' or 'landmark pharma deal'

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

A pharmaceuticals trade deal with the US has been hailed by the Government as a ‘landmark’ agreement and good for economic growth and investment but the long-term implications for the NHS may not b...

Call for ban on patient brokering in addiction treatment services

By Lee Peart 05 December 2025

A ban on patient brokering in addiction treatment services has been called for by the Local Government Association (LGA).

Framework launched to help respiratory patients stay well at home

By Lee Peart 05 December 2025

A new framework designed to help respiratory patients stay well at home this winter has been launched by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS).

Government pledges to lift half a million children out of poverty

By Lee Peart 05 December 2025

The Government has pledged to lift half a million children out of poverty by 2030.