The Hampshire Medical Fund, a charity that specialises in buying cutting-edge medical equipment for Hampshire hospitals, has welcomed their new chairman, Daniel Benton.
The Hampshire Medical Fund buys medical equipment for Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover hospitals.
The equipment purchased is that which cannot otherwise be obtained through NHS budgets.
Mr Benton is the senior independent director at NHS Digital and has helped to drive digital transformation within the NHS long-term plan using technological innovation to improve healthcare services.
Mr Benton will be taking over from the previous chairman, William Magill, who has been leading the Hampshire Medical Fund since 2014.
Mr Benton said he was delighted to be taking over from Mr Magill and praised his leadership.
He added: “In these exceptionally difficult times for the NHS, what we do has never been more important, and I am honoured to be able to help.”
During his tenure, Mr Magill has overseen a total of £4 million being raised and 120 pieces of equipment being purchased for hospitals across Hampshire.
The Hampshire Medical Fund is honouring Mr Magill's work by buying an Endoscopy Scope Guide in his name, which will enhance the diagnosis of colon and rectal cancers and Crohn’s Disease for patients in Winchester and Basingstoke Hospitals.
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