The Board of St Andrew’s Healthcare today announced that Dr Vivienne McVey is retiring as Chief Executive Officer.

Steve Gray, Chair of St Andrew’s Healthcare, said:

“Vivienne has made a huge contribution to the charity and its patients. She has addressed some of the long-term challenges at St Andrew’s Healthcare and restructured it to become a more focussed healthcare provider, concentrating where patient need and demand is greatest. Will build on these foundations to further support people with complex mental health needs.”

Vivienne said:

“After three and a half years I have made the difficult decision that now is the right time to retire, and for someone else to lead the charity through its next phase.

“It has been a privilege leading St Andrew’s Healthcare. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the skilled and dedicated staff at the charity who, day and night, do extraordinary work to give our patients hope.”

The Board of St Andrew’s Healthcare will lead the appointment of an interim CEO, which it hopes to make in a few weeks’ time. In the meantime, Steve will work closely with and support the Executive team to lead the charity and deliver its priorities.