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New Chair of NHS England announced

The government has confirmed that Richard Meddings will be the new Chair of NHS England.

Mr Meddings previously served on HM Treasury’s Board and as Chair of TSB Bank, while he currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Credit Suisse.

As Chair of NHS England, he will be focusing on the health service’s recovery from the pandemic and expanding its workforce.

The government said that throughout his career, Mr Meddings has led change and reform at the highest levels and has a strong record of achievement.

The role of NHS England Chair is appointed by the Health and Social Care Secretary in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Code of Governance for Public Appointments.

Mr Meddings was confirmed as the government’s preferred candidate in December 2021 and the Secretary of State took the final decision following a hearing with the House of Commons’ Health and Social Care Committee on 18 January 2022.

It is a four-year role, with Mr Meddings becoming Chair in March 2022.

The position carries an annual salary of £63,000, which he intends to donate to charity.

Mr Meddings will replace the current Chair, Lord Prior, who has been in the post since October 2018.

Commenting, Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid said:

“I am delighted to confirm Richard Meddings CBE’s appointment as the new Chair of NHS England, I want to thank Lord Prior for his invaluable contribution over the last few years.

“Richard brings to the role a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors, including years of management in the financial services industry.

“I look forward to working with him as we support the NHS to recover from Covid-19, tackle the backlog and back our incredible healthcare staff.

Richard Meddings added:

“It is a great honour to have been appointed as Chair of NHS England.

“It is clear that there are a number of significant and long running challenges to address, many of which have been made sharper by the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, but as I commence the role, I am humbled by and pay a huge tribute to the people of the NHS for their heroic work and their continuing commitment.”

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