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There are four chief medical officers in the United Kingdom: Professor Chris Whitty, the CMO for England and to the UK government; Dr Michael McBride the CMO to the Northern Ireland executive; Dr Gregor Smith, the CMO to the Scottish government; and, Dr Frank Atherton the CMO to the Welsh government. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' Scottish Government appoints senior health officers. 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). Regent Road 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.. FIRSTMinisterNicola Sturgeonhas appointed Professor Marion Bain to the role of deputy chief medical officer on an interim basis. 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. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. He later led the development of a new quality framework for general practice in Scotland and was appointed deputy chief medical officer in 2015. Swimmer Duncan Scott, who became the first British athlete to win four medals at a single games, has also been recognised with an MBE. 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. 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. Scott's parents had originally planned to go to Tokyo but had to cancel their plans when the Games were rescheduled because of the pandemic. Read about our approach to external linking. 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 [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. Prior to this there was one post for both England and Wales, the Chief Medical Officer for England and Wales. Date received 21 May 2021. Published 21 June 2021. 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. [1], Smith was appointed as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland in 2015, serving with Catherine Calderwood who was appointed Chief Medical Officer.[2]. 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 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. 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.. 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. 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. 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.". Scottish Government 19. 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.. Among the academics recognised are three leading researchers at the University of St Andrews. Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. 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. -. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. ", "New Year Honours: Chief Medical Officer Gregor Smith knighted", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gregor_Smith&oldid=1065517742, Pages containing London Gazette template with parameter supp set to y, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 January 2022, at 23:54. Please report any comments that break our rules. Weve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country. Duncan Scott will be able to add an MBE to his history-making medal haul from the Tokyo Olympics. Were only as strong as the colleagues who support us and I am proud to work with an incredibly dedicated team of clinicians. Professor Graham Ellis (Image: Scottish Government) An NHS Lanarkshire consultant has been appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer and will play a key role in providing . 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". That's why changing our style to sharing decisions with our patients is one of our priorities. It is about supporting people using healthcare services, and their families, to feel empowered to discuss their treatment. Job Title. 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 . Volunteers and healthcare workers are also among those receiving honours for their work since the first Covid case was confirmed in Scotland in March 2020. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine. Scotland's chief medical officer has apologised for appearing critical of the UK . UK Government - Department of Health and Social Care. A keen iPhoneographer! 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We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing Dr Smith was formerly a GP and medical director of primary care at NHS Lanarkshire, before joining the Scottish government in 2012. The managerial structure within the Governments Chief Medical Officer's Office. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Updated 15:36, 21 SEP 2021. contact the editor here. Dr Gregor Smith has been Scotland's chief medical officer since April 2020. "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.". 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 are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Both Strath and Steedman were already carrying out their new roles on an . 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 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. 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. breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. The guitar-playing medic, who was formally appointed last December, often shares his love of music on his Twitter account, including bands such as The Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden. 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. 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? 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. experience. The guitar-playing medic, who was formally appointed last December, often shares his love of music on his Twitter account, including bands such as The Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden. 369. EH1 3DG, Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. experience. Her deputy is Dr Gregor Smith, a GP and former medical director for primary care in NHS Lanarkshire. Read about our approach to external linking. Meanwhile, Ms Lamb has been appointed to the posts of NHS Scotland chief executive and the government's director general for health and social care. Bakhmut attacks being repelled, says Ukraine, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, US lawyer jailed for murdering wife and son, 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. Part of. Email: ceu@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000, The Scottish Government 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. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the move at the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus briefing. 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. [3][4] He was knighted in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to public health.[5][6]. On 5 April 2020 he served in the position of CMO on an interim basis, following the resignation of Dr Catherine Calderwood. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham Ellis are the new deputy chief medical officers while Professor Alison Strath is the new chief pharmaceutical officer. 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. Former Ayr MSP John Scott is also being made an OBE after 21 years at Holyrood. The estimated salary for a chief medical officer is 71,585 per year in Redruth TR15. Read about our approach to external linking. Companion of honour - Limited to 65 people. 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. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Volunteers and healthcare workers are also among those receiving honours for their work since the first Covid case was confirmed in Scotland in March 2020. Professor Nicola Steedman is the Scottish Deputy Chief Medical Officer. His Majesty's Government (CMO for England and medical adviser to the United Kingdom government) Scottish Government [1] Welsh Government Northern Ireland Executive Each CMO is assisted by one or more Deputy Chief Medical Officers, and complemented by a Chief Nursing Officer . Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, How Duncan Scott's tunnel vision helped him make history. In his role, the GP advises the Scottish government on its public health response to the pandemic and often attends the first minister's Covid briefings where he answers questions from the media. She later admitted during a televised press briefing that she had also made another visit to the property in Fife last weekend with her husband, but insisted she would be remaining in her post. The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) represents some 18000 officers, including cadets and special constables, holding ranks up to Chief Inspector. Dr Catherine Calderwood quit after the Scottish Sun published photos showing her breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. Scottish government Dr Gregor Smith has been confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis. 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. [3], The historic post was created in Victorian times to help to prevent cholera and other epidemics. What's the least exercise we can get away with? Read about our approach to external linking. What's the least exercise we can get away with? 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). 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. Sir Gregor Ian Smith is a Scottish general practitioner (GP), who has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland since December 2020. [2] The CMO has independent statutory authority, first established in the 19th century, to issue reports without requiring government approval. 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. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. 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. Life [ edit] Steedman was born and brought up in Ireland [1] and she went to Cambridge and Oxford University. Dr Smith said: "I am surprised and feel honoured to receive a knighthood in The Queen's New Year Honours list for services to public health. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham. Smith attended Uddingston Grammar School and studied medicine at University of Glasgow, graduating in 1994. Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Bakhmut attacks being repelled, says Ukraine, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Sir Gregor Ian Smith is a Scottish general practitioner (GP), who has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland since December 2020. Former St Johnstone chairman Geoffrey Brown, who rescued the football club from financial difficulty in 1986, has been made an OBE for services to Scottish football and to the community in Perth. Members of the emergency services have also been honoured. Scotland's chief medical officer . FOI reference FOI/202100205456. Professor Strath has been working within the Scottish Government since 2002, initially as Principal Pharmaceutical Officer and, since October 2020, as interim Chief Pharmaceutical Officer. You can change your cookie settings at any time. He added that he was "very humbled and grateful" to received the award but said it would not have been possible without his colleagues. In politics, long-serving former Labour MP Tommy McAvoy has been knighted for his political and public service. "Social distancing is the key intervention to curtail the spread of coronavirus and it is essential that the instructions are followed to protect each other, take strain from the NHS and save lives. [2] She went on to do medical training in Oxford. Others honoured include former MP Tommy McAvoy and retired MSP John Scott. The chief medical officer had fronted TV and radio adverts urging the public to stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS, and took part in daily televised media briefings alongside Ms Sturgeon. The Scottish Ambulance Service's general manager of events Pat O'Meara has been awarded the Queen's Ambulance Medal. It is the task of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer to lead on NHS pharmaceutical care and medicines policy in Scotland advising the First Minister and the government, providing leadership for the pharmacy profession. 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 former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine Calderwood quit after breaking lockdown rules. speaking at a coronavirus briefing at St Andrews House in Edinburgh in 2020 Credit: PA/Scottish Government. "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.". Read about our approach to external linking. "Having worked so hard on the government's response, that is the last thing I want.". 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'. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. Date responded 18 June 2021. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Dr Catherine Calderwood have held regular briefings, Videos of the chief medical officer urging people to stay at home formed part of the campaign, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. 18. Mr Scott, 70, was first elected as the area's Conservative MSP in a 2000 by-election, holding the seat in four subsequent elections. Image source, Scottish government. Following the sudden resignation of Calderwood in April 2020, Smith was requested by the Scottish Government to act as interim Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, taking a lead role in the Scottish Government response to COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland. Chief Medical Officer yearly salaries in Scotland at The Scottish Government. Programme for Government, Public sector. The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Dr Gregor Smith has been confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis. Professor Whitty was appointed in June 2019. By. 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. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' She is an Honorary Consultant Physician in Sexual Health and HIV at the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit of the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. The conversation will go back to what it should be about people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. 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. Subscribe here to have your own copy of The Edinburgh Reporter delivered. "The downsides are in the classroom. READ MORE:Who is Dr Gregor Smith, Scotlands interim chief medical officer? 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. So thats why weve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. Top companies for Chief Medical Officers in Redruth TR15. He added that he was "very humbled and grateful" to received the award but said it would not have been possible without his colleagues. The Scottish Government is committed to publishing all information released in response to Freedom of Information requests. Dr Nicola Steedman, our Medical Director for Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities, is currently seconded to the Scottish Government as Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Meanwhile, Caroline Lamb - who is currently managing the contact tracing and vaccine programmes - has been named chief executive of NHS Scotland. All rights reserved. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Dr Gregor Smith. The previous incumbent, Malcolm Wright, resigned on health grounds in May after less than a year in the job. 3.9. Dr Smith has played a prominent role during the pandemic and is a regular fixture in daily televised briefings. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Dr Maggie Ellis, of the school of psychology and Neuroscience in the university, has been awarded an MBE for her dedication to improving the lives of people with dementia. 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. FOI - 202100205456 - Information Released - Organogram, Please quote the FOI reference 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. "Individuals must not make personal exemptions bespoke to their own circumstances.". Salary information comes from 8 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months. The Chief Medical Officer is a qualified medical doctor whose medical speciality traditionally was public health medicine, and whose work focused on the health of communities rather than health of individuals. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Freeman said: Her appointment will provide additional capacity in that key role and further ensure that we benefit from the very best public health expertise available.. 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. We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing HP10 9TY. Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. In his role, the GP advises the Scottish government on its public health response to the pandemic and often attends the first minister's Covid briefings where he answers questions from the media. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman congratulated the trio on their appointments to the "crucial roles". Dr Catherine Calderwood had apologised for her actions, and initially said. Shared Decision Making. Scottish government. The material 10 contained in the joint bundle (150-167) was dated between 17 March 2020 and 20 August 2021. She was backed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who said Dr Calderwood had made a mistake but should stay in her job.