Responding to the resignation of NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: 

“I wish to offer my thanks to Amanda Pritchard for her dedication and hard-work in leading the NHS through an exceptionally challenging post-pandemic period. With demand rising faster than funding, the circumstances continue to be tough. I have valued her engagement with the College and profession, most recently on the deeply concerning issue of ‘corridor care’ in the NHS and how we tackle it together.  

“The RCN will work closely with the interim chief executive and the permanent postholder on this and many other issues. These leaders will have a significant job on their hands to turn the health service around and it is vital they understand the importance of nursing in achieving that goal. The upcoming ten year plan must recognise that the NHS functions at its best with a strong and valued nursing workforce.” 

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