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Lee Peart

Lee Peart

Editor of Healthcare Management

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REGULATION

Wales launches new NHS complaints system

By Lee Peart 01 April 2026

A new complaints system offering a redress of up to £50,000 has been introduced in Wales.

WORKFORCE

Community trusts announce merger

By Lee Peart 01 April 2026

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust (CCS) and Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) have merged to form East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

ESTATES

Welsh Labour promises 48-hour NHS access for people with urgent needs

By Lee Peart 01 April 2026

Welsh Labour has promised guaranteed primary care access within 48 hours for people with urgent needs.

PREVENTION

Over 200 Best Start Family Hubs to open this week

By Lee Peart 01 April 2026

Over 200 Best Start Family Hubs are to open this week as the Government delivers on its pledge to ensure there is a hub in every council area.

PREVENTION

Weight loss drug to be offered to people with cardiovascular disease

By Lee Peart 01 April 2026

People with heart and circulatory disease who are overweight will be able to receive the GLP-1 drug semaglutide (Wegovy) weight management drug from this summer following approval by NICE today.

INTEGRATED CARE

Largest ICB in England established in London

By Lee Peart 01 April 2026

The largest ICB in England responsible for a £12bn NHS annual investment has been established in London.

PRIMARY CARE

GPs asked to cut hospital referrals by 25%

By Lee Peart 30 March 2026

GPs are being asked to cut referrals by 25% under a scheme that becomes mandatory on 1 April.

INTEGRATED CARE

Long term NHS waits cut by 20% for people with musculoskeletal issues

By Lee Peart 30 March 2026

Long term NHS waits for people with musculoskeletal issues (MSK) have been cut by 20% in 17 targeted areas, according to the Government.

WORKFORCE

Hospital declares critical incident due to norovirus outbreak

By Lee Peart 30 March 2026

A critical incident has been declared by Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust at East Surrey Hospital due to a norovirus outbreak.

PREVENTION

NEET figures reveal 'real risk of lost potential' for young people

By Lee Peart 30 March 2026

New analysis of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) has revealed the ‘real risk of lost potential’ for young people already facing multiple challenges, according to a thin...

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