Thank you Nadira Mirza, Acting Chair, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Board

Message sent on behalf of Rob Webster CBE, Chief Executive, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Lead Chief Executive, West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership

Dear all,

Following the announcement this morning regarding the substantive Chair appointment for NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, I wanted to take a few moments to thank Nadira Mirza for her excellent leadership as Acting Chair.

Over the last 10 months, Nadira has steered the Board through a challenging period as we continue to shape the ICB as a strategic commissioning organisation. Nadira’s passion for people, communities and our staff has shone throughout. I would like to personally thank her for her good humour, commitment and constructive challenge.

From 1 April, Nadira will continue in her role as Non-Exectutive Member for Citizens and Future Generations, championing the extremely important role of patients and local communities across West Yorkshire to inform, influence and improve health and care services.

Nadira will work with Mark Chamberlain, the ICB’s new Chair to ensure a smooth handover and I know Mark will be grateful that her wisdom and experience is retained in the ICB.

With best wishes,
Rob