Welcoming Cathy Elliott as NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Chief Executive
We welcome the news that Cathy Elliott, a committed champion for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector’s role in tackling health inequalities, has been appointed as Chief Executive of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside. Her leadership will be key to securing better health and wellbeing for communities in Cheshire and Merseyside with a focus on neighbourhood care and partnership working.
She will be taking over from Graham Urwin, who will be retiring after 36 years of service within the NHS from the end of June. Graham has been a strong advocate for partnership working between the NHS and the VCFSE sector, recognising the vital role that community organisations play in supporting health and well-being.
Stepping into this role in the spring, Cathy will bring a wealth of expertise. With executive level experience across a number different sectors, including the VCFSE sector, we are looking forward to strengthening partnerships and continuing to drive positive change under her leadership.
Cathy was previously a member of the VS6 Partnership in Liverpool City Region during her role as Chief Executive of Community Foundation for Merseyside, and we are sure that with her experience she will continue to champion and advocate for collaboration between the NHS and the VCFSE sector for community-led approaches to health and well-being.
Warren Escadale, CEO at VSNW and partner member of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, said: “We wish Graham a happy retirement and thank him for his commitment to the VCFSE sector. His leadership and dedication to partnership working have strengthened its role within health and care systems, ensuring the sector has a seat at the table.
“We would also like to congratulate Cathy on her new role. I am confident she will build on the existing work with the sector, and I look forward to working together to support communities across Cheshire and Merseyside.”
VSNW works alongside C&M Health and Care Leaders Group, VS6, and CWIP to support the vital role of the VCFSE sector in Cheshire and Merseyside.
You can read more about the appointment on the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside website.