We are pleased to announce that the following people have been appointed as Chairs of the three Integrated Care Board clusters in the South West, following approval by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care:

• Gloucestershire ICB and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB

Jeff Farrar, previously Chair of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB

• Dorset ICB, Somerset ICB, and Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB

Rob Whiteman, previously Chair of Dorset ICB

• Devon ICB and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly ICB

John Govett, previously Chair of Cornwall & Isles of Scilly ICB

Sue Doheny, Acting Regional Director for NHS England in the South West, said: “ICBs have a critical role to play in the future of the NHS, improving population health, reducing inequalities and ensuring access to high-quality care.

“I’m really pleased we’ve been able to appoint such experienced, talented Chairs to lead our three new clusters in the South West. We look forward to working with them as they build on the significant progress already made, to realise the ambitions of the 10-Year Health Plan.

“I would also like to thank our other ICB Chairs, Dame Gill Morgan, Paul von der Heyde, Stephanie Elsy and Kevin Orford, for their forward-thinking and compassionate contributions over recent years, which have made a huge difference for our communities, patients and staff.”

With Chairs in place, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and other senior personnel will now also be appointed by the three clusters.

Click here for more on ICB clusters and wider NHS reorganisation in the South West.