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Southern Health NHS Trust boss Katrina Percy resigns Southern Health NHS Trust boss Katrina Percy resigns
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The chief executive of a troubled NHS trust has quit over "media attention".The chief executive of a troubled NHS trust has quit over "media attention".
Katrina Percy said "the effect ongoing personal media attention has had on staff and patients" had made her position as boss of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust untenable.Katrina Percy said "the effect ongoing personal media attention has had on staff and patients" had made her position as boss of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust untenable.
Ms Percy had faced calls to quit after the trust was criticised over the way it investigated patient deaths.Ms Percy had faced calls to quit after the trust was criticised over the way it investigated patient deaths.
An NHS England-commissioned probe found 272 of the 722 deaths over the last four years were dealt with properly.An NHS England-commissioned probe found 272 of the 722 deaths over the last four years were dealt with properly.
Updates on this story and more from OxfordshireUpdates on this story and more from Oxfordshire
Ms Percy, who was chief executive for nine years, said she "firmly believed" it was her responsibility to stay on to "oversee improvements" and was taking on a new role with Southern Health providing "strategic advice to local GP leaders".Ms Percy, who was chief executive for nine years, said she "firmly believed" it was her responsibility to stay on to "oversee improvements" and was taking on a new role with Southern Health providing "strategic advice to local GP leaders".
She said she understood why "many will say I should have stepped down sooner given the very public concerns which have been raised in the past months".She said she understood why "many will say I should have stepped down sooner given the very public concerns which have been raised in the past months".
A spokeswoman for the trust said Ms Percy's salary - which is quoted in the trust's annual report as between £180,000 and £190,000 - will remain the same when she moves to the advisory role.A spokeswoman for the trust said Ms Percy's salary - which is quoted in the trust's annual report as between £180,000 and £190,000 - will remain the same when she moves to the advisory role.
In June, Southern Health accepted responsibility for the death of 18-year-old Connor Sparrowhawk, who drowned in a bath at one of its facilities - Slade House in Oxford.In June, Southern Health accepted responsibility for the death of 18-year-old Connor Sparrowhawk, who drowned in a bath at one of its facilities - Slade House in Oxford.
The trust admitted it caused the death of Connor, who had suffered an epileptic seizure before he died in July 2013, and offered his family £80,000 compensation.The trust admitted it caused the death of Connor, who had suffered an epileptic seizure before he died in July 2013, and offered his family £80,000 compensation.
A report published in December said the deaths of hundreds of mental health and learning-disability patients over four years were not properly examined, and blamed a "failure of leadership".A report published in December said the deaths of hundreds of mental health and learning-disability patients over four years were not properly examined, and blamed a "failure of leadership".
Following a six-week review, interim chair Tim Smart said it was clear the executive team had been "too stretched to guarantee high quality services".Following a six-week review, interim chair Tim Smart said it was clear the executive team had been "too stretched to guarantee high quality services".
'Sorry episode'
He recommended the trust should "transform the way in which it delivers services, and makes changes to the structure and strength of its leadership team".He recommended the trust should "transform the way in which it delivers services, and makes changes to the structure and strength of its leadership team".
Connor's mother Sara Ryan said Ms Percy's resignation was "long overdue and directly relates to the failings identified".
"This whole sorry episode has shone an important light on peculiar workings at senior NHS levels around regulation, accountability and enforcement," she said.
"It also demonstrates that candour and transparency remain woefully lacking in 2016."
Southern Health TimelineSouthern Health Timeline
July 2013 - Connor Sparrowhawk, 18, drowns after an epileptic seizure at Oxford learning disability unit Slade House. Inquest later rules neglect contributed to his deathJuly 2013 - Connor Sparrowhawk, 18, drowns after an epileptic seizure at Oxford learning disability unit Slade House. Inquest later rules neglect contributed to his death
11 December 2015 - The BBC reveals details of a leaked Mazars report which highlights a "failure of leadership". Jeremy Hunt says he is "profoundly shocked"11 December 2015 - The BBC reveals details of a leaked Mazars report which highlights a "failure of leadership". Jeremy Hunt says he is "profoundly shocked"
17 December 2015 - The report is officially published and shows out of 722 unexpected deaths over four years, only 272 were properly investigated17 December 2015 - The report is officially published and shows out of 722 unexpected deaths over four years, only 272 were properly investigated
6 April 2016 - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) issues a warning notice to significantly improve protection for mental health patients6 April 2016 - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) issues a warning notice to significantly improve protection for mental health patients
29 April 2016 - A full CQC inspection report is published, which says the trust is continuing to put patients at risk29 April 2016 - A full CQC inspection report is published, which says the trust is continuing to put patients at risk
30 June 2016 - Following a review of the management team competencies, it is announced that Katrina Percy is to keep her job30 June 2016 - Following a review of the management team competencies, it is announced that Katrina Percy is to keep her job
29 July 2016 - The BBC reports that the trust has paid millions of pounds in contracts to companies owned by previous associates of Katrina Percy.29 July 2016 - The BBC reports that the trust has paid millions of pounds in contracts to companies owned by previous associates of Katrina Percy.
30 August 2016 - Ms Percy announces she is standing down.30 August 2016 - Ms Percy announces she is standing down.
Mr Smart said Ms Percy's new role was "vital work that needs to be done for which she is ideally suited".Mr Smart said Ms Percy's new role was "vital work that needs to be done for which she is ideally suited".
"Katrina has shown great resilience, devoting herself to the patients and staff of Southern Health since it was created in 2011," he added."Katrina has shown great resilience, devoting herself to the patients and staff of Southern Health since it was created in 2011," he added.
Julie Dawes, who joined the trust in May as director of nursing and quality, has been named as the interim chief executive officer.
In July, a BBC investigation found Southern Health had paid millions of pounds to companies owned by previous associates of Ms Percy.In July, a BBC investigation found Southern Health had paid millions of pounds to companies owned by previous associates of Ms Percy.
One firm received more than £5m despite winning a contract valued at less than £300,000, while another was paid more than £500,000 without bidding at all. The trust said it took its financial responsibilities "very seriously".One firm received more than £5m despite winning a contract valued at less than £300,000, while another was paid more than £500,000 without bidding at all. The trust said it took its financial responsibilities "very seriously".
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust covers Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust covers Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.