Pat is currently chief officer for the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) and Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).  Prior to that, he was assistant chief officer at Glasgow’s HSCP.

Pat began his career in 1998 working in Addiction Services in East Ayrshire and North Lanarkshire before starting his management career within a third sector alcohol and drug service. Pat moved to Glasgow in 2003, working in Community Addiction Teams Children’s Services.

In 2014 Pat commenced his role as head of service in North-East Glasgow, holding responsibility for area team Social Work Services before the establishment of Glasgow City HSCP.

In 2019 he was appointed the role of assistant chief officer and led on the HSCP’s work on public protection and complex needs, supporting the chief officer on strategy development, transformation and the management and delivery of Glasgow City HSCP’s Homelessness, Asylum, Emergency Out of Hours Social Work Services, Practice Audit and Criminal Justice Services across the city. He also held strategic responsibility for Adult and Child Protection and chaired the Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Partnership.

Since joining Edinburgh, Pat has overseen the restructure of the HSCP and led on a major savings programme while ensuring continuous improvement across the organisation.

Councillor Chris Cunningham, chair of the Glasgow Integration Joint Board, said: “Pat’s experience, knowledge and adaptability means he is well placed to take on this demanding role.

“He is also very attuned to the many complex issues and budgetary constraints which health and social care partnerships are faced with. 

“Pat’s heart belongs to Glasgow and we’re delighted to welcome him back.”

Susanne Millar, chief executive of Glasgow City Council, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Pat back to Glasgow. His breadth of knowledge and experience is vital for the role of Chief Officer, and I look forward to working with him to support the ongoing development of Glasgow as one of the leaders in health and social care and to welcome him into the wider corporate management team of Glasgow City.”

NHSGGC chief executive Jane Grant said: “I am very pleased to welcome Pat to Glasgow City HSCP and I have no doubt that his previous experience of working in some of the key services delivered will help him in his new role. I am looking forward to working collaboratively with him to ensure services continue to provide and support the healthcare needs of service users.”

Pat Togher said: “I am delighted to be appointed Chief Officer for Glasgow’s HSCP and look forward to joining and working with such a committed team.”

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership is the partnership between Glasgow City Council and the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. It is responsible for the planning and delivery of health and social care services and is led and directed by the Glasgow Integration Board.

Pat will be responsible for around 12,000 staff who support the planning and delivery of services.