Public appointment: Member appointment extended on Lothian NHS Board

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP today announced the extension to the appointment of Martin Connor as a Member of Lothian NHS Board.

Member

Martin Connor is a qualified accountant and had an extensive career at a senior level in the private and public sectors. For the last fifteen years he has worked in the NHS as a non–executive director both in England and with NHS Lothian. He is also a trustee of two charities, one his local foodbank and the other an organisation trying to relieve poverty in Romania.

Extension

This extension will be for four months and will run from 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2025.

This extension is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Remuneration

This extension is part-time and attracts a remuneration of £14,352 per annum for a time commitment of one day per week.

Other ministerial appointments

Martin Connor does not hold any other public appointments.

Political activity

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.  However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public. 

Martin Connor has had no political activity within the last five years.

Background

NHS Lothian is responsible for protecting and improving the health of the 850,000 population across Lothian and works closely with local authorities and third sector partners in providing an integrated system of community-based health and social care across East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian. They also provide some services for patients in the Borders and in Fife and are a national centre of expertise for some specialties provided to people across Scotland.