Dan BennJournalist
National Health Executive and 1 other title
Health & social care coverage read by Vital Signs
36 articles
Across 13 topics, first on 2 May 2025, most recently 2 Oct 2026.
This counts only pieces our coverage scan read on the topics Vital Signs tracks, not their full output.
Biography
Dan Benn is a multimedia journalist and podcast presenter at Cognitive Media Group, where he works across the group's titles including National Health Executive and Public Sector Executive. He holds the title of Lead Journalist at Public Sector Executive, and is credited as Content Producer on National Health Executive bylines. His health coverage includes NHS policy, maternity safety, cancer research, and social care regulation.
References
- 1.Dan Benn's Profile | Public Sector Executive Journalist | Muck Rack — Identifies Dan Benn as a multimedia journalist and podcast presenter at Cognitive Media Group, with bylines across Public Sector Executive, National Health Executive, and Rail Technology Magazine
- 2.Dan Benn | National Health Executive — Confirms Dan Benn's author page at National Health Executive with multiple articles covering NHS policy, maternity safety, cancer screening, and social care regulation
- 3.'Zero tolerance for failure' | National Health Executive — Confirms Dan Benn's job title as 'Content Producer' at National Health Executive as listed on a published article byline (November 2024)
- 4.Health and Social Care | Public Sector Executive — Identifies Dan Benn as Lead Journalist at Public Sector Executive, listed on the health and social care section of the site
- 5.National Health Executive | media.info — Lists Dan Benn with the title 'Multi Media Journalist' on the National Health Executive masthead entry
- 6.Dan Benn - Cognitive Media Group Ltd | LinkedIn — Confirms Dan Benn's employment at Cognitive Media Group Ltd as a multimedia journalist
What they cover
Who they quote
Voices credited in their pieces. A reporter who has called someone before is likely to call them again.
- Dr Ian HigginsonClinician2 articles
- Sally GainsburySector leader2 articles
- Andy BellThink tank2 articles
- Kate BrintworthClinician1 article
- Dr Sue MannClinician1 article
- Professor Steven RileyAcademic1 article
- Prof Nicola RangerUnion1 article
- Professor James BuchanAcademic1 article
- Gareth DaviesRegulator1 article
- Professor Fiona NodenSector leader1 article
- Amy ShawClinician1 article
- Dr Anastasia ChalkidouRegulator1 article
- Helen KnightRegulator1 article
- Dr Ruth DennisAcademic1 article
- Aidan FowlerSector leader1 article
- Jo PedenClinician1 article
- Laura FinchAcademic1 article
- Dr Jayne McLarenClinician1 article
- Thea SteinThink tank1 article
- Dr Adrian JamesClinician1 article
- Professor Peter FonagyAcademic1 article
Recent articles
- New study links A&E overcrowding to hundreds of preventable deaths every week
National Health ExecutiveA&E & ambulance response
- Report finds dementia patients face years-long delays
National Health ExecutiveDementia
- NHS launches major national mental health campaign for adults
National Health ExecutiveMental health
- NHS expands Martha’s Rule to all A&E departments in major patient safety drive
National Health ExecutiveA&E & ambulance response
- District nursing crisis threatens government’s NHS care plans
National Health ExecutiveNHS & care workforce/staffing
- Major NHS mental health service overhaul
National Health ExecutiveMental health
- NHS rolls out artificial pancreas
National Health ExecutiveDiabetes
- RCEM issues new toolkit to combat rising violence against Emergency Department staff
National Health ExecutiveA&E & ambulance response2 Oct 2026
- ADHD and autism benefit claims surge among young people in England’s wealthiest areas
National Health ExecutiveLearning disability & autism24 Sept 2026
- ADHD and autism benefit claims surge fastest in wealthier areas, study finds
Public Sector ExecutiveLearning disability & autism24 Sept 2026
- NHS nurse shortage far worse than official figures suggest, warns RCN
National Health ExecutiveNHS & care workforce/staffing23 Sept 2026
- Christine McLaughlin appointed Director General for Health and Social Care and Chief Executive of NHS Scotland
National Health ExecutiveNHS & care workforce/staffing23 Sept 2026
- New orthopaedic hub benefits from £121m to cut NHS Wales waiting times
National Health ExecutiveNHS waiting lists22 Sept 2026
- Government expands Young Futures Hubs to boost mental health support and tackle youth crime
Public Sector ExecutiveMental health17 Sept 2026
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust appoints new Chief Finance Officer
National Health ExecutiveNHS & care workforce/staffing10 Sept 2026
- NHS recovery progress slower than expected despite rising investment, says NAO
National Health ExecutiveA&E & ambulance response10 Sept 2026
- Report issues warning that a child’s mental health is shaped by where they live
National Health ExecutiveHealth inequalities10 Sept 2026
- UKHSA study finds AI sleep app could provide early warning of flu and covid-19 surges
National Health ExecutiveRespiratory (asthma/COPD)5 Sept 2026
- Nottingham opens new dementia hub at to strengthen community support
National Health ExecutiveDementia22 Aug 2026
- Scotland launches checks to boost early detection and reduce health inequalities
National Health ExecutiveHealth inequalities21 Aug 2026
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