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Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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ED DAVEY

Six-month waits for care assessments almost double

By Lee Peart 13 November 2024

The Liberal Democrats have called for more funding for social and an exemption from national insurance hikes after revealing six-month waits for care assessments have almost doubled.

DISCHARGE

Fifty-day challenge aims to speed-up hospital discharge and community care

By Lee Peart 12 November 2024

The Welsh Government has launched a 50-day challenge to help people return home from hospital and ease winter pressures.

DAISY COOPER

Lib Dems call for health and social care exemption to NICs rise

By Lee Peart 11 November 2024

The Liberal Democrats have repeated their call for an exemption for health and social care providers from the employers’ national insurance rise in the Autumn Budget.

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Just do it!

By Lee Peart 11 November 2024

Former acting chief executive for Birmingham City Council Graeme Betts says it’s time to get on with reforming the health and social care system

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

English councils could spend £17bn on care for working age adults by 2030, says report

By Lee Peart 11 November 2024

Councils in England may have to spend £17bn on working age adults and those with a life-long disability by the end of the decade, research has warned.

TESCO

Tesco launches in-store healthcare services

By Lee Peart 11 November 2024

Tesco has partnered with a number of leading companies on offering in-store healthcare services.

ASSISTED DYING

Medics urge PM to scrap Assisted Suicide Bill

By Lee Peart 11 November 2024

Thousands of doctors and nurses have called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to scrap the Assisted Dying Bill.

BMA

BMA launches formal dispute over overtime pay

By Lee Peart 08 November 2024

Doctors have entered a formal dispute with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust over overtime pay rates.

CANCER

Digital learning platform for cancer nursing wins prestigious award

By Lee Peart 08 November 2024

An innovative partnership to support cancer care in the East Midlands has been recognised with a prestigious industry award.

CQC

CQC praises trust's community health inpatient services

By Lee Peart 08 November 2024

The CQC has praised community health inpatient services provided by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

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