He was praised by the prime minister, Tony Blair, for his contribution to British healthcare and was created Baron Crisp, of Eaglescliffe in the County of Durham, on 28 April 2006. He was replaced by Sir Ian Carruthers, as acting NHS Chief Executive, and Hugh Taylor, the Director of Strategy and Business Development, as acting Permanent Secretary.
Tony Blair, the Prime Minister, praised the individual for his contributions to British healthcare, and he was appointed Baron Crisp of Eaglescliffe in Durham on April 28th, 2006. He was replaced by Sir Ian Carruthers as acting NHS Chief Executive, and Hugh Taylor, Director of Strategy and Business Development, as acting Permanent Secretary.