Meanwhile, Prof Ailsa Hall is to receive an OBE for her decades of work in environmental protection and epidemiology and Prof Anne Magurran will receive an CBE for services to biodiversity. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' [4] In 1969, the post of Chief Medical Officer for Wales was created, and prior to this both England and Wales were covered by the post of Chief Medical Officer of England and Wales. AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House. Smith was confirmed as the permanent job holder in December 2020. He previously served in the position of Deputy Chief Medical Officer and from April 2020, until his appointment, served as Chief Medical Officer on an interim basis. experience. . contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham Ellis are the new deputy chief medical officers while Professor Alison Strath is the new chief pharmaceutical officer. And Dr Liz Cameron, director of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said she was "deeply honoured and humbled" to be awarded a CBE for services to the promotion of Scotland and UK international trade. Shared Decision Making. Scotland's chief medical officer, Catherine Calderwood, has quit after facing intense criticism for breaking her own rules to twice visit her second home during the coronavirus outbreak. THE Scottish Government has announced two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer. He also described his role as a "privilege and a pleasure" and praised those he had worked with for their contribution to the virus response. Paralympic gold medallist Owen Miller, from Fife, has also been made a MBE following his victorious debut in Tokyo in the T20 1500m, for athletes who compete with learning or intellectual impairments. I attacha copy of all of the information you requested. Realistic Medicine is not about failing to offer treatments. ", "Dr Gregor Smith confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer", "Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is Dr Gregor Smith? The material 10 contained in the joint bundle (150-167) was dated between 17 March 2020 and 20 August 2021. Scottish government Dr Gregor Smith has been confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis. Location. 2023 BBC. The ex-farmer overcame pancreatic cancer, the same illness that killed his wife just nine months after he was first elected to the Scottish Parliament. Founding Editor of The Edinburgh Reporter. [3], The historic post was created in Victorian times to help to prevent cholera and other epidemics. Image source, Scottish government. A keen iPhoneographer! 369. Former Ayr MSP John Scott is also being made an OBE after 21 years at Holyrood. A former head of NHS Education for Scotland, Ms Lamb joined the government in 2019 and during the pandemic has been overseeing the Test and Protect contact tracing system and the vaccination programme. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. Mr O'Meara, 57, said: "I have also attended a bombing, an aircraft crash at Heathrow Airport, I've been held hostage and attended an incident where I was chased with a knife.". Dr Calderwood then released another statement at about 22:00, in which she said she was "deeply sorry for my actions and the mistakes I have made" and confirmed she was standing down as the country's chief medical officer. [1], Smith was appointed as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland in 2015, serving with Catherine Calderwood who was appointed Chief Medical Officer.[2]. Dr Smith has been knighted alongside his fellow UK chief medical officers Prof Chris Whitty (England), Dr Frank Atherton (Wales) and Dr Michael McBride (Northern Ireland). Image source, Scottish government. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Dr Catherine Calderwood quit after the Scottish Sun published photos showing her breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. Meanwhile, Prof Ailsa Hall is to receive an OBE for her decades of work in environmental protection and epidemiology and Prof Anne Magurran will receive an CBE for services to biodiversity. Chief Medical Officer's guidance for clinicians completing a BASRiS form Topic Special Rules for Terminal Illness This guidance is for clinicians who have a patient with a terminal illness and need to complete a Benefits Assessment for Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form on their behalf. They will all play a key role in ensuring that health and social care advice informs our work across the board and adds value to our pandemic response.. Professor Ellis takes up his new post on 6 September 2021, and joins the Scottish Government on secondment from NHS Lanarkshire. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the move at the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus briefing. He added that he was "very humbled and grateful" to received the award but said it would not have been possible without his colleagues. Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty weighed in too, telling Boris on WhatsApp he'd personally "think twice" before introducing shielding again, after it was first tried in March 2020. These permanent appointments ensure we continue the high quality work which started even before the pandemic, but which will prove vital as we recover from coronavirus.. About FOI. He also described his role as a "privilege and a pleasure" and praised those he had worked with for their contribution to the virus response. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Read about our approach to external linking. Prof Bain was the Scottish Government's medical adviser for public health reform and most recently worked as the director of infection prevention and control in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Professor Alison Strath has been appointed as Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and . Judi Heaton, who recently retired as an assistant chief constable, head of road policing Chief Supt Louise Blakelock, and Ch Insp Marlene Baillie will each receive the Queen's Police Medal. The images emerged amid continuing advice from the Scottish government, the chief medical officer herself, and other leading medical professionals to stay at home in order to save lives and . As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. It is about supporting people using healthcare services, and their families, to feel empowered to discuss their treatment. But she said Dr Calderwood would continue to offer scientific and medical advice to the Scottish government on the spread of the virus. England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty wrote there was "no strong reason against" wearing masks in schools but also "no very strong reasons for". Mr Scott, 70, was first elected as the area's Conservative MSP in a 2000 by-election, holding the seat in four subsequent elections. But Dr Calderwood released a statement later on Sunday saying she had quit. Chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith said: Scotlands response to the pandemic has been informed by a strong clinical team, working around the clock and adapting to change in unprecedented circumstances. Please report any comments that break our rules. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? contact the editor here. UK Government - Department of Health and Social Care. We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. StAndrew's House View all FOI responses at http://www.gov.scot/foi-responses. Who is Dr Gregor Smith, Scotlands interim chief medical officer. breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. Lord McAvoy, who was the MP for Glasgow Rutherglen from 1987 to 2010, spent much of his time at Westminster with roles in the Labour Party's whips office, serving in the governments of both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. What's the least exercise we can get away with? Sir Gregor Ian Smith is a Scottish general practitioner (GP), who has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland since December 2020. Recipients wear the initials CH after their name, CBE - Commander of the Order of the British Empire, OBE - Officer of the Order of the British Empire, MBE - Member of the Order of the British Empire. He added that he was "very humbled and grateful" to received the award but said it would not have been possible without his colleagues. Professor Bain will work alongside the other interim deputy chief medical officer Dr Nicola Steedman and will support chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith. The Deputy Chief Medical Officers (DCMOs), as we have seen during the last seventeen months, support the Chief Medical Officer, deputising for him as required. Dr Gregor Smith has been Scotland's chief medical officer since April 2020, Duncan Scott has became the first British athlete to win four medals at a single games, Lord McAvoy was the MP for Glasgow Rutherglen for 23 years, Dr Maggie Ellis has been recognised for a lifetime researching methods to help those with dementia, their families and carers, Pat O'Meara (left), pictured with Scotland's national clinical director Prof Jason Leitch, recently led the Scottish Ambulance Service's planning and response to COP26, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Date received 21 May 2021. speaking at a coronavirus briefing at St Andrews House in Edinburgh in 2020 Credit: PA/Scottish Government. Subscribe here to have your own copy of The Edinburgh Reporter delivered. Scott thrilled to 'fall short' & make history, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder, Why the disgraced lawyer was spared death penalty, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. She is an Honorary Consultant Physician in Sexual Health and HIV at the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit of the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. He stepped into the leadership role after Dr Calderwood's resignation over her trips to her second home in Fife in the early weeks of the coronavirus lockdown. 10 February 2022. Professor Nicola Steedman is the Scottish Deputy Chief Medical Officer. What's the least exercise we can get away with? Dr Calderwood issued an apology on Sunday morning and said she did not want her "mistake" to distract from the guidance on social distancing. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. A former national director for maternity and women's health at NHS England, she was a leading medical expert in the inquiry into maternity care at Morecambe Bay. They include Joseph Freedman, for services to the Jewish community in Glasgow during the pandemic, and Dr Adaeze Ifezulike, a GP from Aberdeen for services to health inequality in minority communities in Scotland. "This means a huge amount to me but it is a reflection of the work that a good number of us have undertaken during the course of the coronavirus pandemic.". ProfessorBain was the Scottish Governments medical adviser for public health reform and most recently worked as the director of infection prevention and control in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. They take up their posts with immediate effect following an external recruitment process. Appointments have been announced for two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer for the Scottish Government. 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There are four CMOs in the United Kingdom who are appointed to advise their respective governments: Each CMO is assisted by one or more Deputy Chief Medical Officers, and complemented by a Chief Nursing Officer. Scotland's chief medical officer has been knighted in a New Year's Honours list that celebrates health workers and Olympic athletes. The DCMOs also work with the Chief Scientist (Health) and other doctors seconded to the Civil Service from the NHS. Life [ edit] Steedman was born and brought up in Ireland [1] and she went to Cambridge and Oxford University. Regent Road Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. His service at Holyrood included a spell as a deputy presiding officer until May's election when he narrowly lost his seat to the SNP's Siobhian Brown. Job Title. She is also an honorary professor at the University of Edinburgh and has a particular research expertise in the use of routine health information for public health and clinical research. [5], Through various reorganisations, the CMOs for Scotland has been the chief medical officer in the Local Government Board for Scotland, Scottish Board of Health, Department of Health for Scotland, the Scottish Home and Health Department, the Scottish Executive Health Department and now the Scottish Government:[5], The Welsh post[27] was created in 1969. St Andrews House This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's In Autumn 2020 he was instrumental in setting up an Older Peoples Directorate within the Safety and Quality Improvement Division of Scottish Government. We seek to achieve the best health and care outcomes for people by work with ministers and stakeholders to protect and improve public health, and to oversee the effectiveness of healthcare services in Scotland. His service at Holyrood included a spell as a deputy presiding officer until May's election when he narrowly lost his seat to the SNP's Siobhian Brown. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. 3.9. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said: The past year has highlighted just how important health and social care is to the work of the Scottish Government, and Im delighted to welcome Professor Alison Strath as Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and Professors Graham Ellis and Nicola Steedman as our new Deputy Chief Medical Officers. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine. Smith worked as a general practitioner doctor in Larkhall, as well as serving as the Director for Primary Care within NHS Lanarkshire. The Scottish government said a "rigorous selection process" had been undertaken to fill the post in line with civil service rules. "That is not a risk either of us is willing to take.". Ms Sturgeon said repeatedly during the briefing that she wanted Dr Calderwood to remain in her role as her expertise was "invaluable" during the coronavirus crisis. The first minister added that the "very serious mistake" made by Dr Calderwood should not detract from her "highly valuable contribution to the medical profession and to health in Scotland". Blair becomes 'Sir Tony' and joins top royal order, Lumley and Redgrave made dames by the Queen, Whitty and Van-Tam knighted in New Year Honours. Health secretary Humza Yousaf said: The past year has highlighted just how important health and social care is to the work of the Scottish Government, and Im delighted to welcome Professor Alison Strath as chief pharmaceutical officer and Professors Graham Ellis and Nicola Steedman as our new deputy chief medical officers. Ms Sturgeon said it was "clear" that Dr Calderwood's mistake "risks distracting from and undermining confidence in the government's public health message at this crucial time. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Dr Nicola Steedman, our Medical Director for Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities, is currently seconded to the Scottish Government as Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Swimmer Duncan Scott, who became the first British athlete to win four medals at a single games, has also been recognised with an MBE. Read about our approach to external linking. Your cookie preferences have been saved. She's also Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University and Honorary Consultant in HIV Medicine at NHS Lothian. Phyllis Stephen. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. Dr Calderwood had earlier been given a police warning for breaking the lockdown rules after the Scottish Sun published photographs taken on Saturday of her and her family visiting Earlsferry in Fife - more than an hour's drive from her main family home in Edinburgh. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport, Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care, Scottish Government Image caption, Dr Gregor Smith has been Scotland's chief medical officer since April 2020. Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham Ellis are the new deputy chief medical officers while Professor Alison Strath is the new chief pharmaceutical officer. Scottish Government appoints senior health officers, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021 Eric Davidson Thunderjab 3 , The Kings has been saved redevelopment to start soon, First Minister writes an open letter to Ukrainians everywhere, Government budget includes more funding for councils and Creative Scotland, Scottish Government confirms solidarity with Ukraine, National Records of Scotland announce Covid figures, Edinburgh quartet selected for Great Britain pathway. Mr Scott, 70, was first elected as the area's Conservative MSP in a 2000 by-election, holding the seat in four subsequent elections. Swimmer Duncan Scott, who became the first British athlete to win four medals at a single games, has also been recognised with an MBE. Blair becomes 'Sir Tony' and joins top royal order, Lumley and Redgrave made dames by the Queen, Whitty and Van-Tam knighted in New Year Honours. Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. They will all play a key role in ensuring that health and social care advice informs our work across the board and adds value to our pandemic response.. She also said she would work to ensure a smooth transition to her successor. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine Calderwood quit after breaking lockdown rules. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Scottish Labour's health spokeswoman Monica Lennon said Ms Sturgeon should have "nipped this in the bud" earlier. Part of. Judi Heaton, who recently retired as an assistant chief constable, head of road policing Chief Supt Louise Blakelock, and Ch Insp Marlene Baillie will each receive the Queen's Police Medal. Paul Fairie, the head of operations at Glasgow's Lighthouse Laboratory that has processed more than 20 million Covid tests joins Mr Freedman and Dr Ifezulike in being made MBEs. [3][4] He was knighted in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to public health.[5][6]. Average salary. [2] She went on to do medical training in Oxford. In a career spanning 23 years he been involved in major incidents, including the Clutha helicopter crash, the George Square bin lorry tragedy and the Stockline Plastics Factory explosion. Scottish government Dr Gregor Smith has been confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis. Scotland's chief medical officer has resigned after making two trips to her second home during the coronavirus lockdown. Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who arent really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse. This independent report was commissioned by the Scottish Government, in collaboration with chief officers of Scottish integration of 46 /46 Match case Limit results 1 per page The previous incumbent, Malcolm Wright, resigned on health grounds in May after less than a year in the job. They include Joseph Freedman, for services to the Jewish community in Glasgow during the pandemic, and Dr Adaeze Ifezulike, a GP from Aberdeen for services to health inequality in minority communities in Scotland. The Scottish Ambulance Service's general manager of events Pat O'Meara has been awarded the Queen's Ambulance Medal. She was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain in 2010 and as an Emeritus Professor at the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen in 2018. More recently, some appointees have been senior clinicians without training in public health medicine. Dr Calderwood was appointed as Scotland's chief medical officer in March 2015. Former Ayr MSP John Scott is also being made an OBE after 21 years at Holyrood. Sign up to receive all the latest news from The Edinburgh Reporter direct to your inbox. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, "Former Larkhall GP Gregor Smith is Scotland's new Chief Medical Officer", "Dr Gregor Smith: Who is Scotland's new interim Chief Medical Officer? Is this useful? experience. Chief Medical Officer yearly salaries in Scotland at The Scottish Government. 9 reviews 6 salaries reported. In a career spanning 23 years he been involved in major incidents, including the Clutha helicopter crash, the George Square bin lorry tragedy and the Stockline Plastics Factory explosion. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Comments have been closed on this article. Edinburgh These permanent appointments ensure we continue the high quality work which started even before the pandemic, but which will prove vital as we recover from coronavirus.. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. Date responded 18 June 2021. The first minister announced later on Sunday that Dr Calderwood would not be be attending any more briefings "for the foreseeable future" and would no longer be the face of the coronavirus public information campaign. What's the least exercise we can get away with? Dr Smith was appointed interim chief medical officer in April 2020, less than a fortnight into the first national lockdown, following the resignation of his predecessor. 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And former NHS Grampian chief Prof Amanda Croft has been appointed the Chief Nursing Officer, to take over from Prof Fiona McQueen who retires in March. Dr Gregor Smith, a GP and former medical director for primary care in NHS Lanarkshire, has stepped up to become Scotland's new chief medical officer for the interim period after the resignation . Among the academics recognised are three leading researchers at the University of St Andrews. And there is a MBE for Kathleen Dawson, also from Fife, who swam backstroke as part of the world record-beating mixed 4x100m relay team to win gold for Team GB at the Olympics in July. 2023 BBC. And Graeme Anderson, who was the lead events planning officer for Tayside Division is to be presented with an MBE for services to event planning and law and order in Dundee. Her deputy is Dr Gregor Smith, a GP and former medical director for primary care in NHS Lanarkshire. She said: "All three bring a wealth of experience and I know they will work collaboratively with health and social care staff across the country as we continue to respond to the Covid pandemic, remobilise NHS Scotland and ensure people access the right care, in the right place.". Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. August 11, 2021 10:31 am. We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing Meanwhile, Caroline Lamb - who is currently managing the contact tracing and vaccine programmes - has been named chief executive of NHS Scotland. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He served as the Director for Primary Care at NHS Lanarkshire, before being appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland in 2015. In politics, long-serving former Labour MP Tommy McAvoy has been knighted for his political and public service.
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