Turnaround specialist recruited by London NHS

15 Feb 07
The NHS in London has called in a financial expert to help cut its deficit.

16 February 2007

The NHS in London has called in a financial expert to help cut its deficit.

The capital's strategic health authority announced this week that Hillingdon Primary Care Trust interim chief executive Anthony Sumara would take the role of turnaround director.

According to the latest figures, NHS organisations in London were forecasting the second biggest aggregate deficit in England — £135m against a planned deficit for this year of £90m. The biggest deficit was forecast by East of England SHA (£151m).

NHS London chief executive Ruth Carnall said Sumara's experience in turning around the financial fortunes of NHS organisations would be invaluable.

'He brings a wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge in attracting investment and implementing turnaround plans.

His work with us will enable NHS organisations in the capital to benefit from that expertise and deliver improved health care for all,' she added.

Under Sumara, Hillingdon's forecast deficit for this year has fallen from £22.5m to £11m.

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