Simon Stevens2 Nov 2023Hancock wanted to decide Covid fates, inquiry toldFormer NHS boss Sir Simon Stevens tells the Covid inquiry the "horrible dilemma never crystallised".2 Nov 20233 May 2021Simon Stevens: How heavy hitter changed the NHSSir Simon Stevens has been called the NHS's most significant figure since its founder, Aneurin Bevan.3 May 202129 Apr 2021NHS England boss Stevens to step down this summerAfter seven years in the job Sir Simon will now become a life peer, the government says.29 Apr 202122 Apr 2021First vaccine patient praises 'incredible' rolloutMargaret Keenan, 91, became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer vaccine last year.22 Apr 20219 Mar 2021Nurses are well-paid for the job, says ministerLord Bethell rejects calls to rethink proposed 1% rise for NHS staff in England, labelled "miserly" by critics.9 Mar 202111 Feb 2021NHS reforms are unlikely to bring radical changeThe Conservatives are moving away from an emphasis on competition and the private sector in the NHS.11 Feb 202129 Jan 2021Covid anniversary 'good time' to thank NHSNHS England chief visits the Newcastle hospital that dealt with the UK's first Covid-19 cases.29 Jan 202117 Jan 2021Covid-19 jabs done 'four times' faster than new casesThe chief executive of NHS England is optimistic about vaccinating all adults before Autumn this year.17 Jan 20217 Dec 2020NHS chief: 'Decisive turning point' in Covid-19 fightNHS chief Sir Simon Stevens explains how the UK's biggest vaccination campaign will be launched.7 Dec 2020