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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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NOROVIRUS

Norovirus cases soar by 60% in two weeks

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

The number of norovirus cases has soared by 60% in the past two weeks, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data.

DHSC

National Cancer Plan will end postcode lottery, says Government

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

The Government has vowed to end the postcode lottery in cancer care by boosting the number of specialists in underserved areas as part of its forthcoming National Cancer Plan.

PREVENTION

Fast food addiction costing healthcare £67bn a year, research finds

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

The UK’s fast food addiction costs the healthcare system £67bn a year through associated health conditions, according to research.

REGULATION

London imaging centre rated good by CQC

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

Queen Square Imaging Centre in London has been rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection.

ESTATES

Electiva to open flagship London hospital

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

Electiva Healthcare is to open a new flagship hospital in south west London this summer.

DHSC

Norovirus drives hospitals to busiest January since before Covid

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

A spike in norovirus cases has pushed hospitals to their busiest levels in mid-January since Covid.

MENTAL HEALTH

Online therapies recommended for eating disorders

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

Online therapies have been recognised as interim support for people with eating disorders while on waiting lists for specialist NHS treatment.

PREVENTION

MPs call for overhaul of early years' healthcare support

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

MPs have called for an overhaul of early years’ healthcare support, including more health visitors and Family Hubs, and a new vaccines strategy.

CRITICAL INCIDENT

Critical incident stood down but hospital 'extremely busy'

By Lee Peart 21 January 2026

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has stood down its critical incident at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.

ESTATES

Royal Lancaster Infirmary to open maternity triage unit and bereavement suite

By Lee Peart 21 January 2026

A new maternity triage unit and bereavement suite is scheduled to open at Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) at the end of March.

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