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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

Articles by Lee Peart

Trust receives improved CQC leadership rating

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

Leadership at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has been upgraded from inadequate to good following a CQC inspection.

Hospital downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

East Surrey Hospital has been downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement following a CQC inspection.

'Emergency package' call following record A&E summer

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

The Liberal Democrats have called for an ‘emergency package’ for the NHS this winter after revealing record summer A&E demand.

Editor's comment - An unwelcome turn of events

By Lee Peart 01 September 2025

The launch of strike action by resident doctors in July presented a decidedly unwelcome turn of events for Wes Streeting.

Why ICB challenges can bring opportunities

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

Possibilities abound for councils to collaborate with ICBs as they undergo reform, writes Matthew Taylor.

Job dissatisfaction and burnout driving GP exodus

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

Job dissatisfaction and burnout are likely factors in GP plans to leave their posts within the next five years, research suggests.

Trial slashes podiatry care waiting times

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

A trial whereby a consultant podiatric surgeon has joined clinics run by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s podiatrists has slashed waiting times, upskilled colleagues and improved patient outcomes.

NHS infrastructure funding 'timely opportunity' to prioritise ventilation

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

The release of £750m infrastructure funding in the Spending Review presents a ‘timely opportunity’ to prioritise ventilation systems, according to intelligent climate and energy solutions provider,...

Government aims to reduce hospital delays with £30m social care funding

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

A £30m funding boost for local authorities to strengthen community-based social care services and improve hospital discharge processes has been announced by the Welsh Government.

Council pledges improvements to 'inconsistent' SEND services

By Lee Peart 13 August 2025

Kirklees Council has pledged to make SEND services improvements after being rated inconsistent by inspectors.