Secretary of State announces preferred candidate for Chair of CQC

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, has named Professor Sir Mike Richards CBE as his preferred candidate for next Chair of CQC.  

Subject to approval by the Health and Social Care Select Committee, Mike Richards will take over from the current Chair, Ian Dilks, once his appointment ends.

CQC welcomes this announcement and will issue a full statement following the Committee's pre-appointment hearing.