CEO of major Midlands NHS trust quits after pressure from health regulator. Dr Mark Newbold stands down, blaming Monitor for contributing to a “blame-based culture” ...

THE FORMER chief of a trouble-hit Birmingham hospital trust has landed a new top NHS role in the Midlands. ... “I am absolutely delighted Mark has agreed to join us as interim chief executive.

Mark Hackett said the role has been rewarding, but intense. The head of University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is leaving his role, the BBC has learned.