Comment from Dame Jo Williams in response to Department of Health’s announcement that she is the government's candidate for CQC chair.

Dame Jo Williams said: “I am absolutely delighted to be the government’s candidate for the post of chair for the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the last seven months as interim chair at CQC, and am extremely proud of what we have achieved in that time. We have successfully registered the NHS against a new set of standards, and look forward to rolling this out to all health and adult social care providers over the coming months and years. But I don’t underestimate the challenges ahead.

“I am deeply passionate about continuing to drive improvement to ensure everyone has access to safe, quality services across the country.”

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Department of Health Press release:

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/MediaCentre/Pressreleases/DH_117655