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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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PREVENTION

Smoking rate falls below one in 10 for first time

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

The rate of smoking has dropped below one in 10 for the first time in the UK, new statistics reveal.

WORKFORCE

Consultants issue no confident vote over birthing suspension

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

Consultants have passed a vote of no confidence against the board of North Devon District Hospital.

WORKFORCE

Lesley Watts appointed NHS London interim regional director

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

Chief executive of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lesley Watts, has been appointed interim regional director for London.

DIGITAL

Maternity unit offers at home newborn jaundice treatment

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

An innovative phototherapy system has been launched allowing newborn babies with jaundice to receive treatment at home.

PREVENTION

'Wake-up call' as 'concerning' increase in under 50s cancer revealed

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

Statistics revealing a sharp rise in cancer rates in the under 50s, including a more than tripling of prostate cancer, have been described as a ‘wake-up call’.

DIGITAL

Government commits to continuous, real-world monitoring of AI technologies

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

The Government has committed to continuous, real-world monitoring of AI technologies.

WORKFORCE

NHS group targets £20m workforce savings

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group is looking to deliver £20m of workforce savings, including cutting up to 400 posts.

DIGITAL

Regulator considers concerns over presentation of FDP-related data

By Lee Peart 06 October 2026

Concerns over NHS England’s presentation of FDP-related data about patient removals from waiting lists are being examined by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR).

PREVENTION

Most young people with depression find antidepressants helpful

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

Over half (58%) of young people find antidepressants helpful, according to to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL.

WORKFORCE

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust chair appointed

By Lee Peart 05 October 2026

Phil Berrington has been appointed Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust chair.

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