Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust chief executive Neil Dardis has been rated among the top leaders of NHS trusts.

Neil, who has led Frimley Health since March 2018, was included in a list of 50 top chief executives for 2019 by influential healthcare management journal HSJ.

The judging panel comprised eminent healthcare leaders from across the UK.

Judges considered the personal example set by each chief executive, the performance of their organisation and the contribution they have made to the wider health and social care system.

In his 12 months at Frimley Health, Neil has focused on driving continuing improvements for our patients and creating a strategy to keep the Trust in good health for the next decade and beyond.

He has also been working with our partner organisations on a shared vision for best using our combined resources to improve health and care services for the 800,000 people in our area.