Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Professor Whitty was appointed in June 2019. 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. Were only as strong as the colleagues who support us and I am proud to work with an incredibly dedicated team of clinicians. The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Read about our approach to external linking. Appointments have been announced for two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer for the Scottish Government. [1], Smith was appointed as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland in 2015, serving with Catherine Calderwood who was appointed Chief Medical Officer.[2]. More recently, some appointees have been senior clinicians without training in public health medicine. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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. Scotland. Comments have been closed on this article. The material 10 contained in the joint bundle (150-167) was dated between 17 March 2020 and 20 August 2021. In the UK, the CMO is one of the chief professional officers who advise the government in their respective health and social care disciplines. We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Ukraine repels 'numerous attacks' in Bakhmut, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus. Dr Catherine Calderwood quit after the Scottish Sun published photos showing her breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. Scottish Government 19. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Members of the emergency services have also been honoured. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please "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.". Image source, Scottish government. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Smith worked as a general practitioner doctor in Larkhall, as well as serving as the Director for Primary Care within NHS Lanarkshire. You can change your cookie settings at any time. 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 managerial structure within the Governments Chief Medical Officer's Office. Editors' Code of Practice. Dr Calderwood issued an apology on Sunday morning and said she did not want her "mistake" to distract from the guidance on social distancing. 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SPF produced material during the pandemic. READ MORE:Who is Dr Gregor Smith, Scotlands interim chief medical officer? Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? FOI - 202100205456 - Information Released - Organogram, Please quote the FOI reference 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. Smith took part in his first Scottish Government press briefing on 6 April 2020 at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh, alongside First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman. Read about our approach to external linking. Appointments have been announced for two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer for the Scottish Government. We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. "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.". Professor Ellis takes up his new post on 6 September 2021, and joins the Scottish Government on secondment from NHS Lanarkshire. 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. 2023 BBC. Scottish government Dr Gregor Smith has been confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis. Your cookie preferences have been saved. Phone: 0300 244 4000, The Scottish Government Sign up to receive all the latest news from The Edinburgh Reporter direct to your inbox. The Scottish Government is committed to publishing all information released in response to Freedom of Information requests. On 5 April 2020 he served in the position of CMO on an interim basis, following the resignation of Dr Catherine Calderwood. Updated 15:36, 21 SEP 2021. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Subscribe here to have your own copy of The Edinburgh Reporter delivered. Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Dr Gregor Smith. But Dr Calderwood released a statement later on Sunday saying she had quit. He served as the Director for Primary Care at NHS Lanarkshire, before being appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland in 2015. 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. The health secretary has announced the appointment of Professor Marion Bain to the role of deputy chief medical officer on an interim basis. 3.9. Email: ceu@gov.scot [3][4] He was knighted in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to public health.[5][6]. Scottish Labour's health spokeswoman Monica Lennon said Ms Sturgeon should have "nipped this in the bud" earlier. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Both Strath and Steedman were already carrying out their new roles on an . 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. Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. She is expected to take up the post in January 2021. She also said she would work to ensure a smooth transition to her successor. 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'. Published 21 June 2021. 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. Duncan Scott will be able to add an MBE to his history-making medal haul from the Tokyo Olympics. Companion of honour - Limited to 65 people. 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 . Others honoured include former MP Tommy McAvoy and retired MSP John Scott. EH1 3DG, Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. 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. 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.. He added that he was "very humbled and grateful" to received the award but said it would not have been possible without his colleagues. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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 . She's also Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University and Honorary Consultant in HIV Medicine at NHS Lothian. 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. 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. [2] The CMO has independent statutory authority, first established in the 19th century, to issue reports without requiring government approval. 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. 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". [1] In 2012 she returned to Scotland to work for the Scottish Government as Senior Medical Officer. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. Based on 1 salaries posted anonymously by Scottish Government Chief Medical Officer employees in Carnwath, Scotland. In the United Kingdom, a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is the most senior government advisor on matter relating to health. Prior to this there was one post for both England and Wales, the Chief Medical Officer for England and Wales. Sir Gregor Ian Smith is a Scottish general practitioner (GP), who has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland since December 2020. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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Appointments have been announced for two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer for the Scottish Government. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, How Duncan Scott's tunnel vision helped him make history. A medicine graduate of the University of Glasgow Medical School, Smith served as a general practitioner doctor in Larkhall. breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. 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. Location. Professor Alison Strath has been appointed as Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and . Chief Medical Officer Directorate. 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. Image caption, Dr Gregor Smith has been Scotland's chief medical officer since April 2020. Phyllis Stephen. 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. Duncan Scott will be able to add an MBE to his history-making medal haul from the Tokyo Olympics. 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". But despite his success, the 24-year-old from Alloa, Clackmannanshire, told BBC Scotland there was "plenty" to improve on when Paris hosts the games in 2024. Scottish government. 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.. 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. Regent Road 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. 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. [3], The historic post was created in Victorian times to help to prevent cholera and other epidemics. 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. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 18. [2] She went on to do medical training in Oxford. A keen iPhoneographer! Scottish Government appoints senior health officers. 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. 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.". THE Scottish Government has announced two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer. Realistic Medicine is not about failing to offer treatments. Image source, Scottish government. Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is Dr Gregor Smith? 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. Edinburgh-born multimedia journalist, and always available for freelance work. Mr Scott, 70, was first elected as the area's Conservative MSP in a 2000 by-election, holding the seat in four subsequent elections. 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). What's the least exercise we can get away with? Scotland's chief medical officer has resigned after making two trips to her second home during the coronavirus lockdown. He later led the development of a new quality framework for general practice in Scotland and was appointed deputy chief medical officer in 2015. Step back in time to see shoe collection at Museum of St Marys Music School launch new animated film, Poor Things opens on Saturday at Fruitmarket, Midlothian MP backs the Great Daffodil Appeal, Restaurant makes donation to help the Pittencrieff peacocks, Evidence that convinced a jury of Luke Mitchells guilt, Coronavirus City of Edinburgh Council issues its own guidance. By. It is about supporting people using healthcare services, and their families, to feel empowered to discuss their treatment. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, 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. View all FOI responses at http://www.gov.scot/foi-responses. [1] Smith is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow and Fellow of both the Scottish Patient Safety Programme and Salzburg Global. The Scottish government said a "rigorous selection process" had been undertaken to fill the post in line with civil service rules. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. speaking at a coronavirus briefing at St Andrews House in Edinburgh in 2020 Credit: PA/Scottish Government. 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. "Individuals must not make personal exemptions bespoke to their own circumstances.". 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. Lets get that debate started! Please help us to keep on reporting the news as free to access. Make a small donation on Ko-fi if you can. 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. Dr Gregor Smith has been confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis. 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.". Mr Scott, 70, was first elected as the area's Conservative MSP in a 2000 by-election, holding the seat in four subsequent elections. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine Calderwood quit after breaking lockdown rules. Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. Smith attended Uddingston Grammar School and studied medicine at University of Glasgow, graduating in 1994. experience. 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. 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'. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? He has been in the House of Lords since 2010 and is currently a senior whip and spokesman for both Scottish and Northern Irish issues. Who is Dr Gregor Smith, Scotlands interim chief medical officer. 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. 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. He is a member of the SAGE Social Care Working Group a subgroup of the wider SAGE secretariat with academic and policy colleagues from across the UK. Explore The Scottish Government Chief Medical Officer salaries in Scotland collected directly from employees and jobs on Indeed. 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. 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. Image caption, Dr Gregor Smith has been Scotland's chief medical officer since April 2020. 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. About FOI. 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. Sir Gregor Ian Smith is a Scottish general practitioner (GP), who has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland since December 2020. 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. Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is Dr Gregor Smith? We are really grateful to all our supporters. The DCMOs also work with the Chief Scientist (Health) and other doctors seconded to the Civil Service from the NHS. 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. 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. They take up their posts with immediate effect following an external recruitment process. A Gannett Company. She said she had done so after speaking again to the first minister, and had agreed with her that the "justifiable focus" on her actions risked distracting from the pandemic response. 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. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham Ellis are the new deputy chief medical officers. 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 . 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 . 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. "Having worked so hard on the government's response, that is the last thing I want.". Dr Nicola Steedman, our Medical Director for Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities, is currently seconded to the Scottish Government as Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham Ellis are the new deputy chief medical officers while Professor Alison Strath is the new chief pharmaceutical officer. 2023 BBC. Shared Decision Making. 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.