NHS Tayside chairman takes up new health boards role

NHS Tayside chairman Sandy Watson has been elected chairman of the Scottish NHS Board Chairs’ Group.

Mr Watson, left, who has been chairman of NHS Tayside for more than five years, was previously vice-chairman of the Scottish group. He will represent the decisions and views of the chairs of all NHS boards to Scottish Government ministers.

Mr Watson said: “I am very privileged to take on this role which sees NHS boards and the Scottish Government working in partnership to ensure patients in Scotland continue to have a quality health service which is truly person-centred.

“We are entering a very important period for patients, their families, carers and the public in Scotland with the integration of health and social care.

It is critical the voice of frontline NHS boards is heard and that we are able to advise and influence the development of this policy.”