A WOMAN who has worked in the NHS for more than 20 years has been appointed as the new chief executive of the body responsible for mental health in Warrington.

Judith Holbrey will be taking up the post at the Five Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust in September following a stint as chief executive for South Huddersfield Primary Care Trust.

She said: "I am looking forward to joining the Five Boroughs Partnership Trust and excited about working with all staff and the users of our services to build on the excellent progress made to date and to further improve and develop services."

Judith began her career in nursing, midwifery and health visiting across West Yorkshire and has also spent time working for Harrogate Healthcare NHS Trust and the Northern and Yorkshire regional office of the NHS Executive.

The trust has also appointed Dorothy Burgess as a non-executive director.

Meanwhile, North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust has reappointed Doreen Shotton and Karen Hickmore as non-executive directors.