NHSO Chair to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

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Meghan McEwen, NHS Orkney Board Chair will leave her position in September to take up the role of Head of the Healthcare Charity at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Meghan has chaired the organisation since she joined NHS Orkney in April 2020 and saw first-hand how staff responded to the unprecedented challenges, seeing the incredible dedication staff have for the community and delivering the excellent care to the people of Orkney.

Meghan said: “Being the Board Chair of NHS Orkney has been the privilege of my professional life. This decision has not been easy, but for family reasons, it is the right thing. My two oldest children are at university, and being closer to them is a priority for us. I am going to miss this community, and as a family we will treasure our 22 years in Orkney forever. I will never forget the immense honour it has been to be part of this incredible organisation.”

Davie Campbell, Vice Chair of NHS Orkney, said: “On behalf of the Board and NHS Orkney, I would like to express our sincere thanks to Meghan for her dedication, commitment, and passion throughout her time as Chair. Personally, it has been a pleasure to work alongside her and to witness the positive changes she has helped lead during challenging times for the NHS.

This new opportunity marks an exciting chapter for Meghan and her family, and we wish her every success and happiness for the future.

I would also like to take this opportunity to reassure our community that robust discussions are already underway to ensure strong and stable leadership going forward. Our focus remains on supporting the organisation and maintaining high-quality care for the people of Orkney.”

Meghan’s final day will be Friday, September 26. Davie Campbell, current Vice Chair will then step into the role as Chair in the interim until a substantive process can take place. NHS Orkney has a deep and meaningful relationship with its community, and plans are in place to keep building on the great work that is already underway.