Health Secretary visits the Royal

Health Secretary praises staff during visit to Royal

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, The Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, praised staff at the Trust during a visit to the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

Steve was joined by Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, for a tour of the hospital, where they met with staff on the Critical Care Unit and Ward 4D, who showcased some of the new ways of working in the hospital, which are helping to improve patient care. They were joined by the Trust’s Chair, Sue Musson, and Chief Executive, James Sumner, and the Royal’s Hospital Leadership Team: Dan Grimes, Dr Oliver Zuzan and Samantha Westwell.

The Health Secretary also held a private engagement session with a small group of staff from across the Trust, to talk about their experiences working within the NHS and describe the pressures they are facing.

James Sumner, Chief Executive of Liverpool University

Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I was pleased to welcome Steve and Amanda to our fantastic new hospital, to showcase the great work our staff are doing every day to care for our patients. “The visit also enabled us to talk honestly about some of the pressures health and social care systems are facing, and how we can continue to work together to provide the best care possible to the communities we serve.”

Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said:

“The hospital’s new facilities will improve care for patients across the city, I am delighted to see the facility open for patients and staff.”