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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

Articles by Lee Peart

Delayed hospitals 'hanging by a thread', Lib Dems warn

By Lee Peart 28 January 2025

Over 500 infrastructure and estate incidents occurred last year at hospitals where construction has been delayed under the New Hospital Programme (NHP), according to new research.

Watchdog finds 'serious failings' in NHS complaints system

By Lee Peart 28 January 2025

An investigation has found ‘serious failings’ in how the NHS listens to and responds to patient feedback.

Half of NHS targets to be scrapped by Government, report

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Half of the targets set for the NHS are to be scrapped in a major policy announcement this week, it has been reported.

Former John Lewis boss leads Keep Britain Working review

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield is leading a review into business support for the disabled and long-term sick.

Tax hike threatens to add to nursing home costs

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

The Government has been urged to reverse its hike in National Insurance on care providers as new figures reveal the extent to which nursing costs for pensioners have increased over the past decade.

Urgent and emergency services rated good by CQC

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Urgent and emergency services at University Hospital North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital have been rated good by the CQC.

Immediate action needed to end postcode lottery of health visitor support, survey

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

A report has called for immediate Government action to increase the number of health visitors as a survey revealed large gaps in provision across the UK.

What's in store for 2025

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

The King’s Fund sets out what to look out for health and social care in 2025

A joined-up view on health

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Executive director Stephen James explains how Breckland District Council is taking a joined-up view on addressing health inequalities through its work with integrated care partners.

Devolution not revolution

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

David Buck, senior fellow, public health and health inequalities, The King’s Fund, assesses what the Government’s devolution plans could mean for healthcare