Steve FordJournalist
Nursing Times
Health & social care coverage read by Vital Signs
2 articles
Across 2 topics, first on 19 Aug 2026, most recently 22 Aug 2026.
This counts only pieces our coverage scan read on the topics Vital Signs tracks, not their full output.
Biography
Steve Ford is editor of Nursing Times, a position he has held since 2018, having joined the publication in 2007 as news editor. He has also worked on Health Service Journal and Doctor, among other publications. He specialises in health policy — especially workforce, education, and regulation — and has also written regularly about clinical issues. He has overseen coverage of major stories including the Francis report, swine flu, MMR, and Covid-19, and is regularly asked by the wider media to comment on nursing stories.
References
- 1.Steve Ford | Nursing Times — Current role as editor since 2018, joined as news editor in 2007, previous outlets (HSJ, Doctor), beat specialism, and notable coverage
- 2.Nursing Times Workforce Summit & Awards 2025 — Confirms editor role and 2018 appointment date, and that he joined in 2007 as news editor
- 3.Steve Ford appointed Editor at Nursing Times - ResponseSource — Contemporaneous (July 2018) confirmation of his appointment as editor
- 4.Steve Ford's Profile | Nursing Times Journalist | Muck Rack — Verified Muck Rack profile linking him to Nursing Times and Health Service Journal bylines
- 5.Steve Ford (@SteveJFord) / X — X account self-identifies as editor of @NursingTimes
What they cover
Who they quote
Voices credited in their pieces. A reporter who has called someone before is likely to call them again.
- Professor Habib NaqviSector leader1 article
- Professor Katherine WoolfAcademic1 article
- Dr Rachel DeyermondClinician1 article
- Dr Ciara MitchellClinician1 article
Recent articles
- Hospital showcases first nurse-led paediatric pre-op service
Nursing TimesChildren's health22 Aug 2026
- Covid turned into long Covid in more than a quarter of affected staff
Nursing TimesLong Covid19 Aug 2026
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