In 2013, Julie was asked by the Secretary of State to lead the turnaround of two poorly performing Trusts in special measures and has since helped two further Trusts. In 2014 she chaired the HSJ Commission on Hospital Care for Frail Older People. In 2015 she was appointed interim Chief Executive of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (as well as remaining Chief Executive of UHB), to help lead it out of clinical and financial difficulties. Julie was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in the New Year’s Honours 2012. She has been included in the BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour list of the 100 most powerful women in the UK and is included in the Health Service Journal’s list of the most influential clinical leaders.