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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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COMMUNITY

Over a quarter of children wait 52 weeks for community health services

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Over a quarter of children (27%) are currently waiting at least 52 weeks for community health services, new analysis has revealed.

DHSC

BREAKING NEWS: Government to fall well short of key elective waiting list target, says Health Foundation

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

The Government will fall well short of its elective care target of 92% of patients receiving treatment within 18 weeks by 2029, according to The Health Foundation.

INTEGRATED CARE

BREAKING NEWS: ICB mergers delayed due to local government reorganisation review

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

The deadline for decisions on future ICB footprints has been extended due to the pause of local government reorganisation.

NHS APP

Mid Cheshire Hospitals launches Digital First patient communications

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched its Digital First programme.

WORKFORCE

UKHSA appoints chief medical advisor and chief scientific officer

By Lee Peart 07 October 2026

The UKHSA has appointed Dr Gail Carson as chief medical advisor and Professor Robin May as permanent chief scientific officer (CSO).

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’.

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