Haringey Liberal Democrats have expressed their concern at the announcement that the Tracey Baldwin is to replace Enfield’s Primary Care Trust (PCT) Chief Executive who left on 13 th July 2007. Tracey Baldwin is currently the Chief Executive of Haringey’s PCT and will take on both roles

Lib Dems are concerned that Haringey can ill afford to have a Chief Executive unable to concentrate entirely on Haringey, one of the poorest performing health trusts in the country and at a time when all efforts should be concentrated on the consultation to the comprehensive health strategy.

Lib Dems have requested a meeting with the Chief Executive to seek assurances that patients won’t suffer and targets won’t slip.

Cllr Carolyn Baker, Lib Dem Health Spokesperson, comments:

“This is a raw deal for the thousands of people in Haringey. I understand the cost savings that may come from sharing a Chief Executive however putting cash decisions before the priorities of the health provision in the borough is unacceptable. I am worried that a dual Chief Executive will not be able to put Haringey’s health needs first and this could only damage both Haringey and Enfield’s prospects for the future.”