Kernow CCG makes board appointments

Joining managing director Joy Youart and chief finance officer Barbara Gregory in the executive are Natalie Jones and Andrew Abbott.

Ms Jones currently works for NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly as its deputy director of professional practice and governance. A member of the nursing profession, she becomes director of clinical and corporate affairs.

Mr Abbott joins as director of operations. He has been working with Kernow CCG to assist the authorisation process.

The three non-executives are: Maggie Scott, formerly nurse consultant in stroke for NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, who will be its nurse lead; Chris Blong, who joins as governance and audit lead and vice-chair; and Barbara Pendleton, who will lead on patient and public involvement. KCCG hopes to announce the final member - the secondary care lead - shortly.