A Timperley GP has been appointed Clinical Chair of NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Dr Sally Johnston has enjoyed a 23-year career in general practice, 18 of which have been in Timperley.
She initially worked as a salaried doctor until 2012 and has been a partner in Riddings Family Health Centre since then.
Dr Johnston was announced as Chair following an election process involving the CCG’s member GP practices.
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She took up the post as Clinical Chair on 1 July for a three-year tenure. She will be assisted by former CCG Chair Matt Colledge, who will remain as vice-chair of the organisation for three months.
Dr Johnston said: “I am so pleased to be elected by the membership as Clinical Chair for the organisation. Getting services right for our community has never been more vital and I would like to bring some common sense thinking from the Consultation Room to the decision makers in the Boardroom.
“Outside work I am a huge supporter of physical activity and aim to help make Trafford the most active borough in the nation. I am committed to ensuring that the people of Trafford receive the best quality of care, when and where they need it most.”