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About the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

The role of the Chief Medical Officer

The Chief Medical Officer provides advice to the Secretary of State for Health, the Prime Minister, health ministers and ministers of other government departments.

Biography of the Chief Medical Officer (Interim)

Dame Sally Davies

Professor Dame Sally Davies was appointed as the Chief Medical Officer (Interim) in June 2010.

CMOs from the past

The four most recent CMOs: Sir Kenneth Calman, Sir Donald Acheson, Sir Henry Yellowlees, Sir Liam Donaldson

The role of Chief Medical Officers dates back to Victorian times.

How to contact the Chief Medical Officer

This page provides details for how to contact the Chief Medical Officer.

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