Chair of Manx Care, Professor Wendy Reid, has announced her intention to step down from the role later this year.
Professor Reid has been in post since February 2024.
A former advisor to the UK government, she has combined her clinical work with a number of senior academic and leadership positions.
Professor Reid said: “It has been a privilege to chair the organisation for more than two years and I am immensely proud of what has been achieved during that time. This includes delivering important clinical improvements, strengthened governance and the continued development of social care services in the island.
“I have also worked hard to strengthen the board through the recruitment of local non-executive directors and, despite some delays, these appointments are now in post.
“I came to the island to work alongside Teresa Cope and, following Teresa’s decision to move on at the end of next month, I believe it is also the right time for me to do the same.
“With the Department of Health and Social Care progressing its Governance Review, this is an appropriate moment to allow the next phase of leadership and governance arrangements to be shaped for the future.”
Dedication
She added: “Health and social care services continue to face significant pressures, particularly rising demand and increasing complexity of care. These pressures mean accepting uncomfortable trade-offs or risk instability when expectations exceed capacity.
“However, I have every confidence in the professionalism and dedication of the teams across Manx Care to continue delivering high-quality care for our community. I want to thank them personally for their daily efforts and their expertise.”
Claire Christian, Minister for Health and Social Care thanked Professor Reid for her “leadership and service in the pivotal role of Chair of Manx Care”.