Message from Marcus Bailey

Marcus Bailey 2019

A message from Marcus Bailey, Chief Operating Officer:

Reflection and Recovery

The CQC report marks an important step on our journey from 2020. The progress has been so important to deal with longstanding issues and difficult and distressing situations. Much of which is known but also some I can't speak about due to the sensitive nature. 

This is in the backdrop of significant operational pressures including COVID, summer and winter. 

As we prepare to write the next chapter of our journey this is the right time for me to take some leave and look to recharge and recover before the winter period. 

I will be taking leave from the 15th August returning on the 10th October, during this time Melissa Dowdeswell will oversee the operational directorate.

I am grateful for the support in this, maintaining physical and mental health is so very important to all of us so please do reach out to your line manager.

Thanks,
Marcus Bailey

Published 11th August 2022