Bedfordshire health boss to be new chief at NHS Norfolk

The new chief executive of NHS Norfolk has been announced as a Bedfordshire health boss.

Andrew Morgan has been chief executive of NHS Bedfordshire since July 2007 and will start his new role in September.

He said he was "thrilled" and would look at ways of reducing management spend.

Julie Garbutt announced she was leaving the post for a job in Jersey in March. Until Mr Morgan starts work David Stonehouse will cover the role.

Mr Stonehouse is the deputy chief executive NHS Norfolk.