Leader of new health organisation chosen

THE chief officer designate of a health body expected to be created in forthcoming legislation has been chosen.

Andy Williams, currently accountable officer of Leicestershire and Rutland’s three clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) is set to become chief executive of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care System’s (ICS) Integrated Care Board.

The Health and Care Bill going through Parliament contains a series of measures to formally establish ICSs.

They are expected to come into being in 2022 and will bring together health and care organisations to plan and deliver services.

They will set out to improve health and healthcare, tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access; and enhance productivity and value.

Mr Williams has led the area’s three CCGs since autumn 2019.

David Sissling, designate independent chairman of the ICS, said: “Andy is an experienced senior leader who has already contributed much.

“This includes helping our system navigate the immense challenges brought by the pandemic while delivering a step change in how partners work together.”

Andy said: “The time is right to genuinely transform how services are organised and delivered.

“We can only do this by breaking down barriers between organisations that have all too often prevented us doing what is in the best interests of patients and working across traditional boundaries.

“I am determined we will do just that, creating a thriving ICS.”