One of the most influential and long-serving chief executives in the NHS has announced his retirement. Sir Michael Deegan has spent more than 20 years at the helm of what has now become the country's largest NHS trust.
Sir Mike has overseen the huge expansion of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), which formed in October 2017 following the merger of Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. The trust now runs a host of the region's major hospitals and health services.
It's roster includes Manchester Royal Infirmary, the Royal Manchester Children's, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital, University Dental Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, North Manchester General, Trafford General, Withington Community Hospital and Altrincham Hospital.
