Catherine Jane Calderwood FRCOG FRCPE (born 26 December 1968) is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, originally from Northern Ireland, who has lived and worked in Scotland for several years.. She was the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland from 2015 to 2020 but was forced to resign after she was caught breaking her department's own advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Keel has held the post of Deputy Chief Medical Officer since 1999, after joining the then Scottish Office Department of Health in 1992. Jeane Freeman said during the Scottish Government’s daily briefing: “Her appointment will provide additional capacity in that key role and further ensure that we benefit from the very best public health expertise available.”. 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. Mr Matheson appeared at the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on Wednesday. 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. “She couldn’t be in a better place. In the time between December and March, John would visit his wife so he could see her through a window. Paramedics found the victim had deep bruising on the jawline and to both sides of her neck. She also said a member of Harry’s family had asked “how dark” their son Archie’s skin might be before his birth. Five-year-old Emma Crozier was one of those killed in the shooting. Two years later, Manuel is unconvinced that enough change has been or will be made. I’m not sure. Mr Nelson said: “Within seconds the accused had flipped back into the ‘sandpit’ and began to pull her hair and strangle her.”. Dr Gregor Smith has been appointed Scotland's interim chief medical officer following the resignation of Dr Catherine Calderwood who had led … “I’ve grown up in a society where I have been free from gun violence and I’ve not had to fear it and that’s the impact for me. “The parallels there between my dad and Manuel really strike home.”. Filed Under: Featured, People, Scotland Tagged With: People. 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. “My sister didn’t get to have the same privilege.”. This weekend marks 25 years since one of Scotland’s darkest days – the shooting of 16 children and their teacher at Dunblane Primary School. Hospitals saw 84% of the deaths over this week, representing 119 deaths, 14 deaths occurred in care homes – accounting for 10%, eight at home or in non-institutional settings and one in another institution. 1. Dr Calderwood has resigned after making two trips to her second home during the coronavirus lockdown. Visits can only take place after the return of a negative Covid rapid test, thorough cleaning of hands and a face covering must be worn. New documentary Return to Dunblane with Lorraine Kelly will air on STV at 9pm on Thursday. Despite the distance between these two families, there is one common thread. “Cast your eyes over there and give them all the support that you can. Dave Caesar, Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Scottish Government Sandra Campbell, Convenor, Scottish Social Services Council Andrew Cowie, Deputy Chair, BMA GP Committee (deputising for Andrew Buist) John Connaghan, Chief Performance Officer NHS Scotland Pete Whitehouse, Director of Statistical Services, said: “Almost a year ago NRS began to produce these statistics in response to the spread of Coronavirus. Robin Swann, Dr Michael McBride and … Hello everyone. I can’t tell you that we’ve advanced much because I still see 40,000 plus people dying per year. “I would call it a temporary hibernation.”. Interim Director - Health Finance and Governance at The Scottish Government Edinburgh, United Kingdom 280 connections. That now allows due process to take place and we will not be commenting further while an investigation is underway.”. Calderwood quit the role after making two trips to her second home during the coronavirus lockdown. Handout photo issued by Scottish Government showing Interim Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Dr Gregor Smith. Please register or log in to comment on this article. Caroline Lamb will also become the Scottish Government’s director-general for health and social care. She was backed by the First Minister who said Calderwood had made a mistake but should stay in her job. Join to Connect The Scottish Government ... Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. Asked if the gatherings could delay any future easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland, Chief Medical Officer Gregor Smith said the weekend’s events had “sown a seed of doubt” in his mind. A previous bid for the terminal was dropped in September last year due to the impact of coronavirus on aviation. In a short statement, ITV said it had accepted his decision. She also told the committee that by 8.30am on Wednesday a total of 1,809,158 Scots had received their first dose of the vaccine, an increase of 19,781 on the previous day’s total. During Harry and Meghan’s interview with Ms Winfrey, they made a series of shocking revelations including of how a member of the Royal Family raised concerns about “how dark” Archie’s skin might be and how the Duchess felt suicidal after being refused help for her mental health by the institution. Police made 28 arrests after fans congregated in Glasgow’s George Square and outside Ibrox to celebrate Rangers’ first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years. Mary said: “That was wonderful. Prof Bain will work alongside the other interim deputy chief medical officer Dr Nicola Steedman and will support chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith who replaced Dr Catherine Calderwood following her resignation last month. “We have proactively engaged with our local MP, the Justice Minister, the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and the SPFL in relation to maintaining a cohesive message regarding public safety during the Covid-19 pandemic.”, Police Scotland Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, divisional commander for Greater Glasgow, said officers were “faced with a very difficult set of circumstances”, as “many thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate across a number of different venues.”. Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer at The Scottish Government and Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University Edinburgh, United Kingdom 500+ connections Join to Connect Dr Aileen Keel will be appointed as acting Chief Medical Officer from April 1, 2014. 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Both have been tragically affected by gun violence and both want to make change happen. “For the sixth consecutive week, we have seen a welcome reduction in the number of deaths. The airport was taken into public ownership in November 2013 after being purchased by the Scottish Government for £1. An army of health workers will be ready to administer the first doses of the new coronavirus vaccine in Scotland within two weeks. Of these, the majority – 84% – happened in hospital at 119, with 14 in care homes and eight at home or in a non-institutional setting. The general medical practitioner appears to be in his 40s. “He was on top of her, pressing his thumb against her throat. Advocate depute Derick Nelson said: “She describes a situation where ‘most of the time he is absolutely fine’.”. Christopher Burgess had previously been an informal carer for the woman when he assaulted her in her Edinburgh home. Meanwhile the National Records of Scotland (NRS) has said a total of 9,725 people have died in Scotland with confirmed or suspected coronavirus. We do have a new administration that is, of course, way more open to real results than the Trump administration, so that’s a good thing. Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer. He said it was “harrowing” not being able to see Mary during the pandemic, and was the first person to be allowed in when the green-light was given. Meanwhile, Scotland has recorded the deaths of 20 coronavirus patients and 691 new cases in the past 24 hours. Speaking outside his home in London, the 55-year-old said: “I think it’s fair to say, although the woke crowd will think that they’ve cancelled me, I think they will be rather disappointed when I re-emerge. She had apologised for her actions, and initially said she planned to continue in the role. He arrived at the flat suffering from a head injury and passed out in the living room. An investigation into the complaint is now under way. Additional interim Deputy CMO for Scotland appointed 17th May 2020 by PIP editor Leave a Comment Professor Marion Bain has been appointed as an additional interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, following the appointment of Dr Gregor Smith as the interim Chief Medical Officer. A post by NSS on 8 March 2021 Dr Nicola Steedman, our Medical Director for Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities (currently seconded to the Scottish Government as Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer), talks to us about the challenges she has faced as a woman in her chosen field and how she has overcome them. A not guilty plea was entered by Adams, of the city’s Barlanark, at Glasgow Sheriff Court and a trial was set for early September. He was appointed as a substantive Consultant in Emergency Medicine … John and Mary Stevenson first met in 1946, but the couple have been seperated since June due to the pandemic. We're more reliant on your support than ever as the shift in consumer habits brought about by coronavirus impacts our advertisers. Christopher Burgess claimed that he was only using reasonable force to try stop the victim inflicting self-harm. Edinburgh. “Whenever you see large groups of people coming together like this there is always a risk that there is an uptick in infections,” he said. Mr Swinney labelled the conduct of fans who flouted the restrictions “shameful”. A couple who have been together for more than 70 years embraced for the first time in months as care home visits resumed. Additional interim Deputy CMO for Scotland appointed. I wouldn’t believe her if she read me a weather report.”. Grady was named by The Herald after the paper published details from letters it had obtained relating to the allegations against the MP. The SNP’s chief whip has stood aside while the party investigates reports of alleged sexual harassment. He said: “The sales negotiation due diligence process is presently ongoing. Copyright © 2007-2021 STV. This will capture all unpaid carers set out in the JCVI definition (those w ho are eligible for a carer’s allowance, or those who are the sole or primary I was helping her with her PTSD.”. John said: “It was wonderful to get back in. “During the last number of weeks, Rangers can confirm that we initiated open dialogue with key stakeholders in relation to the possibility of us achieving a historic 55th league title,” they said. They went back into the flat but Burgess attacked again. Mr Matheson said Prestwick played an important role in the regional economy and he hoped to update MSPs again in the coming months. Caroline Lamb appointed new chief executive of NHS Scotland ... news that interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith will take up the role … David graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1997, having been educated in Aberdeenshire, Sarawak, and Dorset. It read: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan. He said: “Have things changed since we saw last time? The role of Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer will be advertised in the coming months through a national recruitment process. As the 25th anniversary looms, Jack and Ellie want to continue that fight and shine a light on campaigns such as Manuel’s ‘Change the Ref’. Ellie said: “I was born after the Dunblane shooting so I’ve grown up in that really strong sense of the power of normal people. I’ve got my John.”, Care home worker Carl Morgan added: “Every morning when I go into see her, Mary always says ‘Hat check, scarf check, lippy check, now let’s go and see my John Boy’.”. Even as she nears her 100th birthday still Mary ensures she is glammed up for seeing ‘John Boy’ – with make up and accessories on. A man has appeared in court accused of assaulting a police officer during Rangers fans’ league title celebrations. More than 700,000 people signed the Snowdrop petition which led to the government banning the private possession of handguns. In a statement, Rangers said the club understands the “jubilance” of fans, and highlighted “frustration” over the closure of stadiums. An SNP spokesperson said: “The SNP has today received a formal complaint. Dr Gregor Ian Smith is a Scottish general practitioner (GP), who has been the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. "We have said that we will be driven by data, and if the data goes in the wrong direction because of what went on at the weekend, that will have an effect on our decision making,” he said. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the move at the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus briefing. Scotland’s transport secretary said negotiations around the sale of the airport were ongoing. Adams was one of 28 people arrested during the Gers title celebrations which took place at Ibrox Stadium and the city centre’s George Square. It’s been harrowing but the care staff have been so kind and loving. Mr Matheson said ministers had accepted the preferred bidder identified by the airport’s current operators, but said he was unable to go into the details of the bid due to commercial confidentiality of the process. The daily test positivity rate now stands at 3.1%, Sturgeon added. In November, Glenfield Care Home in Greenock, Inverclyde, piloted indoor visiting. speaking at a coronavirus briefing at St Andrews House in Edinburgh. But she later released a statement saying she had quit. MSP Richard Lyle said the airport was the “jewel in the crown” and should be used more, asking the transport secretary to provide an update on the sale. John and Mary Stevenson first met in 1946, and wed in 1972 – but the couple have been seperated since June, when Mary, 97, moved into a care home. Michael Matheson said negotiations around the sale of the airport were ongoing. Jack and Ellie’s parents were part of the campaign in 1996 to ban guns in the UK. RECAP after Northern Ireland Health Minister, Chief Medical Officer and Mental Health Champion hold press conference. She said she had done so after speaking again to Nicola Sturgeon, and had agreed with her that the “justifiable focus” on her actions risked distracting from the pandemic response. A former soldier who was strangling a victim when police burst in told officers he was helping her with her post-traumatic stress disorder. Buckingham Palace responded with a statement on behalf of the Queen. “Recently Manuel has done something, he’s taken it in to 2020 and he’s used his son’s image in CGI and it was the most powerful video that I can remember watching. “Our staff have worked ever so hard implementing all the safety procedures to ensure visits could resume as soon as we were given the green light and this is an important milestone on the road out of this pandemic.”. “We’ve been absolutely transparent about this, that it will be the data that drives our decisions. MSP Mike Rumbles asked about the status of loans the Scottish Government had made to the airport. The figures show 141 deaths relating to Covid-19 were registered between March 1 and March 7, down 89 on the previous week. If you haven't already, please consider supporting our trusted, fact-checked journalism by taking out a digital subscription. Patrick Grady, MP for Glasgow North, stepped down from his post after the party received a formal complaint against him. That evening Burgess and his victim were drinking Southern Comfort and watching television in the living room. Dr Gregor Smith has been appointed Scotland's interim Chief Medical Officer following the resignation of Dr Catherine Calderwood on 5 April. The identity of the new bidder is yet to be confirmed publicly. “There are consequences to all of these events.”. MBChB, FRCSEd, FRCEM, SFFMLM, FRSA. Dr Gregor Smith: Scotland’s New Interim CMO. The High Court in Edinburgh heard that two constables who went to the aid of Sam Rankin found her “face was an extreme deep purple colour, clammy and with profusely bulging eyes and dark blue lips”. “Our report also shows that deaths from all causes are 3% above average for this time of year, representing a continuing fall in the number of excess deaths.”. Devoted husband John, 89, visited her every day, outside in the summer months and with an outdoor heater and a canopy when the weather changed. Professor Marion Bain has been appointed as an additional interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. He replaces Dr Catherine Calderwood, who resigned from the position last night after flouting her own instructions to avoid all but essential travel.. Dr Smith and Dr Calderwood served as deputy and chief medical officer respectively since March 2015. Andrea Wyllie, chief executive of Glenfield operators Greenock Medical Aid Society, said: “There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as John and Mary embraced after so long apart. Want to join the conversation? This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The Good Morning Britain co-host left the show after Ofcom received more than 41,000 complaints about his remarks on Monday. Scottish government Dr Gregor Smith has been confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer (CMO) on a permanent basis. “While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately. Morgan’s departure from GMB came after an on-air row with colleague Alex Beresford who said his comments were “diabolical”. “We now have the lowest number of weekly deaths since the week of October 19-25. “In recent weeks we have seen a decrease in the number of deaths occurring in care homes and amongst the oldest age groups in our society. During the Duke and Duchess’ interview with Oprah Winfrey, which was broadcast on STV on Monday night, Meghan said there were times that she “just didn’t want to be alive anymore”. National Records of Scotland (NRS) figures show that between Monday March 1 and Sunday March 7, 141 deaths were registered that mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate. The former GP stepped … The statement said: “Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain. 3. Coronavirus in Scotland RECAP: Nicola Sturgeon says there could be easing of outdoor meeting restrictions next week, 'Get them fined': Social media reacts to Rangers fans' title celebrations. 17th May 2020 by PIP editor Leave a Comment. He added that it will be two to three weeks “before we really see the impact of what happened at the weekend translated through to the data.”. He joined the South East Scotland Emergency Medicine Training Programme in 2001, and, with a year’s sojourn in Christchurch New Zealand, completed his training in 2006. All rights reserved. The prosecutor said the victim was screaming for someone to call the police and managed to get away and left the flat. Adams faces a further charge of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at the subway station. One of the campaigners was Manuel Oliver, who lost his son Joaquin in the Parkland High School shooting in Florida in 2018. I have grown up in a safe society. In 2018, STV News travelled with Jack and Ellie to Washington DC where they took part in a national vigil for gun victims. They differ from the lab-confirmed coronavirus deaths announced daily by the Scottish Government because the NRS figures include suspected or probable cases of Covid-19. “Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”, If you or someone you know needs help, Samaritans operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, by calling 116 123. Professor Marion Bain has been appointed as an additional interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. The health secretary has announced the appointment of Professor Marion Bain to the role of deputy chief medical officer on an interim basis. Jack said: “It’s too late for Emma for us to have helped her. SHAMED health expert Catherine Calderwood has been replaced the day after she resigned as Scotland's Chief Medical Officer. So if the data suddenly, because of all that commotion at the weekend, goes in the wrong direction, we will have difficult decisions to make as a consequence. It remains the worst mass murder of its kind ever committed in Britain. The Duchess of Sussex formally complained to ITV about Piers Morgan before the presenter quit Good Morning Britain. The former newspaper editor said he had not been “cancelled” and would “re-emerge”. “Good progress” is being made on the sale of Glasgow Prestwick Airport after a preferred bidder for the site was selected, Scotland’s transport secretary has said. Jack said: “Eyes are going to be on Dunblane, and we don’t need the eyes on Dunblane anymore. Dr. Gregor Smith is a Scottish medical practitioner or general medical practitioner who is the current Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. The First Minister told Holyrood’s Covid-19 Committee the total death toll now stands at 7,461. Prior to his appointment as Interim Chief Medical Officer, Smith was Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, having been appointed by the Scottish Government in 2015. The health secretary has announced the appointment of Professor Marion Bain to the role of deputy chief medical officer on an interim basis. “ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing further to add.”, An Ofcom spokesperson said: “We have launched an investigation into Monday’s episode of Good Morning Britain under our harm and offence rules.”. Where would you like to go next? But we need to be looking at what is going on in other countries, and America in particular. He was appointed on an interim basis on 5 April 2020 following the resignation of Dr Catherine Calderwood, and confirmed on a permanent basis on 23 December 2020. “Moments later, she heard the police outside the door and shouted out to them. Burgess, of no fixed abode, admitted that on November 20 and 21 last year at the flat in Lauriston Street he assaulted Sam Rankin, seized them by the hair, held them down on a mattress and repeatedly put his hands around their neck and restricted the victim’s breathing to their injury and danger of life.
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