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Lee Peart

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One in four Brits put off calling an ambulance due to long waits

By Lee Peart 02 October 2024

One in four Brits have avoided calling an ambulance because they feared it would take too long to arrive, according to new figures.

Call for increase in public health grant in Autumn Budget

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

Councils have called on the Government to increase investment in the public health grant in the Autumn Budget.

ICB opts not to reopen Norfolk reablement centre

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

An ICB has decided not to reopen a Norfolk reablement centre despite opposition from local campaigners.

Letby inquiry hears call for regulator to be able to disqualify bad managers

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The Thirlwall Inquiry into the murders carried out by Lucy Letby has heard that processes should be set up to disqualify bad non-clinical managers.

Treasury launches 2025/26 public sector pay award process

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The 2025/26 public sector pay award process has been formally launched by the Government.

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GMC report rise in whistleblowing concerns

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

The General Medical Council (GMC) has reported a rise in the number of whistleblowing concerns in the last year.

Trust apologises after mother dies following miscarriage

By Lee Peart 01 October 2024

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has issued an apology over the death of Lorette Divers who died from sepsis after suffering a miscarriage.

Think-tank sets out seven priorities for tackling health inequalities

By Lee Peart 30 September 2024

A new report from The King’s Fund has set out seven priorities for the NHS in tackling health inequalities.

Kemi Badenoch says public may change mind on free NHS

By Lee Peart 30 September 2024

Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch has said the British public may change their mind on wanting the NHS to be free at the point of use.

Scottish council leaders withdraw support for National Care Service Bill

By Lee Peart 30 September 2024

Scottish council leaders have withdrawn their support for the Government’s revised National Care Service Bill.