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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Further evidence emerges around councils' early years underspend

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

Further evidence has emerged that councils are either holding back or diverting money that is earmarked for the early years sector.

ESTATES

Council and ICB agree plans for £9m medical centre

By Lee Peart 08 December 2025

Dartford Borough Council and NHS Kent and Medway ICB have agreed plans for a £9m medical centre in Greenhithe.

REGULATION

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.

COMMUNITY

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.

DIGITAL

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.

CENTRE FOR POPULATION HEALTH

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

PREVENTION

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.

THE KINGS FUND

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

MEDICATION PRICING

'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...

PREVENTION

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).

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