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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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PRODUCTIVITY

Productivity growth should be 'mission critical' for the NHS, think-tank says

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

Productivity growth should be ‘mission critical’ for the NHS, according to a report by The Health Foundation’s NHS Productivity Commission.

MARTHA'S RULE

Martha's Rule expanded to all A&Es

By Lee Peart 22 September 2026

The ‘life-saving’ Martha’s Rule patient initiative is being expanded to all A&Es in a phased roll out by March 2028.

NEIGBOURHOOD HEALTH

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Neighbourhood health through a cancer lens

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

Director of communities & system partnerships, Heather McLean, shares how Macmillan Cancer Support is seeking to act as a conduit for neighbourhood health.

MENTAL HEALTH

Chair appointed for inquiry into patient deaths at mental health trust

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

His Honour Judge John Potter has been appointed chair of the public inquiry into serious failings in mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

DHSC

DHSC chief scientific adviser visits National Health Innovation Campus

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

DHSC chief scientific adviser and NIHR chief executive Professor Lucy Chappell has visited University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus (NHIC).

WORKFORCE

Group chair steps down ahead of term ending

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

David Flory has announced he is stepping down as chair of University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) ahead of his term ending on February 2027.

CANCER

Progress on National Cancer Plan to be scrutinised

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

Progress on the National Cancer Plan is to be scrutinised by the first meeting of the National Cancer Board today.

WORKFORCE

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust appoints chief people officer

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has appointed Chris Mannion as chief people officer.

CANCER

Breast services review to take place following shocking revelations

By Lee Peart 21 September 2026

An extraordinary meeting will be held this week following shocking revelations that 20 women needlessly had their breasts removed while under the care of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation...

NHS digital delivery not matching ambition in Wales, finds auditor

By Lee Peart 18 September 2026

NHS digital delivery in Wales is not matching the scale of ambition with funding pressures, ageing systems and workforce gaps holding progress back.

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