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Phone: 0300 244 4000, The Scottish Government Nicola Sturgeon has appointed Professor Marion Bain as Scotland's second deputy chief medical officer FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has appointed Professor Marion Bain to the role of deputy chief medical officer on an interim basis. She was backed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who said Dr Calderwood had made a mistake but should stay in her job. 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. 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. Dr Catherine Calderwood quit after the Scottish Sun published photos showing her breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. 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. Were only as strong as the colleagues who support us and I am proud to work with an incredibly dedicated team of clinicians. She's also Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University and Honorary Consultant in HIV Medicine at NHS Lothian. Scottish government. 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. 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 . Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. In politics, long-serving former Labour MP Tommy McAvoy has been knighted for his political and public service. In politics, long-serving former Labour MP Tommy McAvoy has been knighted for his political and public service. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham Ellis are the new deputy chief medical officers while Professor Alison Strath is the new chief pharmaceutical officer. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, How Duncan Scott's tunnel vision helped him make history. 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. 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.. All rights reserved. 2023 BBC. 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. 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 is not a risk either of us is willing to take.". Dr Gregor Smith has been confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis. 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. Duncan Scott will be able to add an MBE to his history-making medal haul from the Tokyo Olympics. 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. Is this useful? 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. Professor Strath and Professor Steedman were already in place as interim CPO and DCMO on a temporary basis. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine Calderwood quit after breaking lockdown rules. St Andrews House The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine. 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? Sir Gregor Ian Smith is a Scottish general practitioner (GP), who has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland since December 2020. 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. The Scottish Ambulance Service's general manager of events Pat O'Meara has been awarded the Queen's Ambulance Medal. Programme for Government, Public sector. He added that he was "very humbled and grateful" to received the award but said it would not have been possible without his colleagues. Appointments have been announced for two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer for the Scottish Government. Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, providing policy advice to Scottish Ministers on healthcare and public health, leading medical and public health professionals to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people in Scotland, providing clinical advice on professional standards and guidelines, investing in research, particularly related to the NHS, encouraging young people to take up jobs in the medical and public health sector. 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). 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 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 Ambulance Service's general manager of events Pat O'Meara has been awarded the Queen's Ambulance Medal. Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. In the UK, the CMO is one of the chief professional officers who advise the government in their respective health and social care disciplines. 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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.". Please help us to keep on reporting the news as free to access. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, How Duncan Scott's tunnel vision helped him make history. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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 . -. Subscribe here to have your own copy of The Edinburgh Reporter delivered. 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. 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. 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. "Having worked so hard on the government's response, that is the last thing I want.". 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. Both Strath and Steedman were already carrying out their new roles on an . This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's She is expected to take up the post in January 2021. Edinburgh Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham. Founding Editor of The Edinburgh Reporter. Dr Smith has played a prominent role during the pandemic and is a regular fixture in daily televised briefings. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The DCMOs also work with the Chief Scientist (Health) and other doctors seconded to the Civil Service from the NHS. A medicine graduate of the University of Glasgow Medical School, Smith served as a general practitioner doctor in Larkhall. 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. Scottish Labour's health spokeswoman Monica Lennon said Ms Sturgeon should have "nipped this in the bud" earlier. About FOI. 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. 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. But Dr Calderwood released a statement later on Sunday saying she had quit. A keen iPhoneographer! Dr Catherine Calderwood had apologised for her actions, and initially said she planned to continue in the role. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Mr Scott, 70, was first elected as the area's Conservative MSP in a 2000 by-election, holding the seat in four subsequent elections. contact the editor here. 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. 369. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Dr Gregor Smith, a leading figure in the country's pandemic response, said he was "surprised and honoured". 0. She is an Honorary Consultant Physician in Sexual Health and HIV at the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit of the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Read about our approach to external linking. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. 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. ", "Dr Gregor Smith confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer", "Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is Dr Gregor Smith? Published 21 June 2021. Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is Dr Gregor Smith? THE Scottish Government has announced two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer. Others honoured include former MP Tommy McAvoy and retired MSP John Scott. speaking at a coronavirus briefing at St Andrews House in Edinburgh in 2020 Credit: PA/Scottish Government. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. StAndrew's House 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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. Scotland's chief medical officer has apologised for appearing critical of the UK .