WORKFORCE: Coventry and Rugby Clinical Commissioning Group have appointed a chairman and three new lay members to the their governing body.

Peter Maddock, will take a leading role in overseeing financial management, providing an external view of the work of the CCG that is removed from the day-to-day running of the organisation. 

He will oversee key elements of governance, including audit, remuneration, and managing conflicts of interest, and will confirm that appropriate systems of internal control are in place, including financial and risk management.  He will also be chair of the audit committee.

Meanwhile Adrian Canale-Parola, a GP, has been appointed as chair.

Charles Holmes has been made lay member for patient and public involvement for Coventry, while Pamela Sampson will take the equivalent role for Rugby.