A new leader for the NHS in its summer of discontent

Amanda Pritchard is the new chief executive officer of NHS England and first woman to lead organisation (doi:10.1136/bmj.n1930),1 joining female health service executives in Northern Ireland Scotland. an experienced senior manager, a success story graduate training scheme, admirer Elizabeth I, last Tudor monarch, whom she describes as “strong leader male world” (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/amanda-pritchard-the-new-nhs-chief-my-hero-elizabeth-i-a-strong-leader-in-a-male-world-hq2gjfs7f).2 Considering some more political alternatives that were discussed, Pritchard’s appointment being welcomed, albeit with eye on how much “autonomy afforded” (doi:10.1136/bmj.n1916).3 The was recently awarded George Cross, UK’s highest civilian gallantry award, for 73 years “dedicated service” “courageous efforts” …