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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

Articles by Lee Peart

Extension to autism and ADHD referrals announced

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

Autism (ASD) and ADHD referrals in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been extended until the end of March after healthcare leaders previously announced they would be paused.

Brighton hospital opens multi-million pound acute medical unit

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

A new acute medical unit supported by a £50m investment from NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has opened at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH).

'Social care reform caught in political catch-22,' report finds

By Lee Peart 02 March 2026

Social care reform is caught in a political catch-22 with Government frightened to tackle the issue, according to a new report.

'Disconnect' found in specialist diabetes care for adults with mental health problems

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A ‘disconnect’ between mental health and specialist diabetes services has been identified in a new report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).

Eating disorder spending cuts revealed

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

Millions of pounds in spending cuts for eating disorder services are planned in England, analysis has revealed.

Maternity services upgraded from requires improvement to good

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

Maternity services at Worthing Hospital have been upgraded from requires improvement to good by the CQC.

Councils and ICB strengthen health and social care partnership

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A formal agreement to provide joined-up health and social care services in Lancashire and South Cumbria has been announced.

Strategy to support patient safety investigations published

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A strategy to support patients safety investigations has been announced by HSSIB.

Government invests £4m in electrifying NHS fleet

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

A £4m investment is being made in providing hundreds of electric vehicle charging sockets for NHS England.

Norovirus cases high but returning to expected levels

By Lee Peart 27 February 2026

Norovirus cases remain high but are returning to expected levels, according to the UKHSA.