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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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Trust appoints chief operating officer

By Lee Peart 20 July 2026

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has appointed experienced Julia Nixon as its new chief operating officer.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Speaking with one voice

By Lee Peart 17 July 2026

With this year’s passage of the Health Bill and ongoing implementation of the 10-Year Health Plan, chair of The NHS Alliance, Lord Adebowale, says there has never been a more crucial moment for the...

BREAKING NEWS: CQC appoints new chief executive

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

Emily Miles has been appointed chief executive of the CQC from October.

Heidi secures largest ever NHS ambient voice technology deal

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

AI care partner, Heidi, has secured the largest ever NHS deal to deploy ambient voice technology (AVT) to NHS England Midlands.

Guy's and St Thomas' launches anti-violence campaign

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

Guy’s and St Thomas’ has launched a anti-violence and abuse campaign following a 60% increase in physical assaults on staff.

'Culture of fear' found at trust rated requires improvement

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

A ‘culture of fear’ has been found at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Spire Healthcare announces new chair

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

Senior independent director Debbie White is to replace Sir Ian Cheshire as chair of Spire Healthcare by the end of September.

Over £1bn hospital part of Mid Cheshire's 10-year plan

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

An over £1bn hospital is part of a 10-year plan unveiled by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Care workers negotiating body to launch by end of the year

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

A new negotiating body will set up by the end of the year as part of the social care Fair Pay Agreement.

Cancer patients rate NHS care nine out of 10 as record numbers treated

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

Cancer patients have rated their NHS care as almost nine out of 10 as record numbers receive treatment.