Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard has resigned. In a statement on Tuesday, Pritchard said it had been a “hugely difficult decision for me to stand down”. She added: “It has been an enormous privilege to lead the NHS in England through what has undoubtedly been the most difficult period in its history.

Ms Pritchard - who has come in for criticism from MPs in recent weeks - said it had been 'an enormous privilege to lead the NHS in England'.

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard has stepped down from her role, it has been reported. This follows her recent meetings with health secretary Wes Streeting to discuss plans to overhaul the NHS and the chief executive role.