Press release: Gill Morgan responds to Alan Milburn's resignation as Health Secretary
12 Jun 2003
Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation said,
"I am sad to hear of Alan Milburn's resignation. His true passion about the NHS shone through every time he spoke about the NHS. The health service will miss his powerful support and advocacy.
He had an ability to ask a simple question that got the heart of the fundamental challenges facing the NHS.
Alan was the central architect of the NHS Plan and has played a major role in helping the service turn the corner.
He had a powerful vision about a more devolved health service and a real understanding of the issues facing those at the NHS frontline and I hope that his successor will take this forward.
On a personal level, I will miss working with him and his special blend of vision, passion and humour."
ENDS
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- 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 and local health boards in Wales; trusts and NHS boards in Scotland; and health and social services trusts and boards in Northern Ireland.
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