Cara Charles-Barks has been appointed as the Joint Chief Executive Officer of three NHS trusts: the Great Western Hospital, Royal United Hospital, and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, effective November 1. This decision is part of a collaborative effort to enhance healthcare delivery across Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire, though the trusts will remain separate entities. Charles-Barks, who has worked in the region for eight years and previously served as CEO of Salisbury, emphasized the importance of tackling service access inequalities and improving health outcomes. Her leadership is anticipated to strengthen patient care and community support, according to Sue Harriman from the Integrated Care Board. Charles-Barks brings 30 years of healthcare experience and has been recognized as one of the NHS's top chief executives multiple times.