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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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INTEGRATED CARE

Council says 'more to be done' after SEND improvements

By Lee Peart 05 January 2026

Hertfordshire County Council has said there is still ‘more to be done’ after an inspection report noted improvements in SEND services.

MATERNITY CARE

Call for action on maternity care rather than another public inquiry

By Lee Peart 05 January 2026

Donna Ockenden has urged health and social care secretary Wes Streeting to focus on ‘implementation’ after he suggested the Government could launch a public inquiry into maternity care.

WORKFORCE

NHS workforce report shows workforce growth and stability in Wales

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

A Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) report has highlighted positive trends within the NHS Wales workforce.

WORKFORCE

Trust ordered to pay £450k for race discrimination and unfair dismissal

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been ordered to pay £450k for race discrimination, victimisation and unfair dismissal of a former employee.

ESTATES

Hospital expansion on track for completion in 2028

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital’s (RSH) multi-million pound expansion is on track for completion in 2028.

ESTATES

Trust formally opens first new hospital ward in 20 years

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

A formal ceremony has been held to mark Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s first new hospital ward in 20 years.

DHSC

'Unacceptably long waiting times' found for adult gender services

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

A review of NHS adult gender services has found ‘unacceptably long waiting times’ and ‘significant variation’ in quality and productivity.

REGULATION

MHRA launches call for evidence on AI regulation

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

Members of the public, clinicians, industry and healthcare providers are being asked for their views on how AI in healthcare should be regulated.

PREVENTION

Flu cases begin to stabilise but people urged to reduce further spread

By Lee Peart 19 December 2025

Flu cases have begun to stabilise after an early start to the season and sharp spike in recent weeks, according to UKHSA data.

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BREAKING NEWS: Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent

By Lee Peart 18 December 2025

The granting of Royal Assent for the Mental Health Bill has been hailed as an ‘important and long overdue step forward’.

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