Press release: Dr Gill Morgan joins NHS Confederation as chief executive

05 Feb 2002

Dr Gillian Morgan, a senior NHS manager, who initially trained as a doctor and worked in a range of clinical settings, has joined the NHS Confederation as its new chief executive.

Commenting on her arrival, Dr Morgan said, "I believe that my appointment to lead the group that represents NHS organisations shows how much the divide between professionals and managers has broken down. This reflects the position at the frontline where improvement in the NHS depends on the combined efforts of all staff."

Dr Morgan continued, "The NHS is being encouraged to speak more and more for itself - the NHS Confederation is able to provide this independent voice, as shown by our leading the negotiations on the new GP Contract."

She concluded, "I have worked at all levels in the NHS and know that there is a vast reservoir of energetic leaders who are able and keen to lead modernisation from the front. The Confederation offers a strong voice for these leaders to get engaged in the debate about improving the NHS."

Dianne Jeffrey, chairman of the NHS Confederation said, "Gill brings a fresh perspective coming directly from leading an NHS organisation. I know she is looking forward to spending time with members across the UK to ensure the Confederation reflects the grassroots views of the NHS."

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Notes for editors

1. Dr Gill Morgan qualified in Medicine in 1976 before training in General Practice. Whilst in training Gill became interested in the impact of social factors on health, leading her to move into Public Health Medicine. After a number of consultant and managerial posts she became Director of Public Health for Leicestershire in 1990. In 1995, she moved to North and East Devon Health Authority as Chief Executive, one of only a handful of doctors to have undertaken this role.
2. The NHS Confederation represents the organisations that make up the NHS. Our members include the majority of NHS trusts, primary care trusts and health authorities in England; trusts, health authorities and local health groups in Wales; trusts and NHS boards in Scotland; and health and social services trusts and boards in Northern Ireland.
   

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