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NHS Lanarkshire chief executive announces retirement

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NHS Lanarkshire’s chief executive is to retire from her post later this year.Heather Knox is stepping down in November after a 35-year career in the NHS, which saw her take up the role at the health board helm in September 2020.She said the decision “has not been easy to make” and praised the health board staff for their “outstanding professionalism and commitment”.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Ms Knox joined NHS Lanarkshire seven years ago and served as deputy chief executive and director of acute services, before becoming interim chief executive in June 2020 and formally taking on the top role three months later.

She had previously held roles as director of acute services at NHS Fife and director of regional planning for the west of Scotland.A graduate of Edinburgh University and with a masters in health administration and research from Hull University, she originally joined the NHS as a management trainee and worked at hospitals in London and Glasgow.

She said on announcing her retirement plans: “I have very much valued working with colleagues across NHS Lanarkshire – especially over the last few years. “Our staff have shown outstanding professionalism and commitment in the way they have supported our patients, me in my role as chief executive, and each other during the pandemic.“Despite

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