Nicola Steedman: Last News

Residents aged 75 and over and at-risk groups across Ayrshire are now being invited for their second Covid-19 booster vaccination.

iOS - Android He was one of three full time appointments confirmed today.Professor Alison Strath has been confirmed as the Scottish Government’s new Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPO), while Professors Nicola Steedman was also appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO).The DCMOs support and deputise for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and work closely with the Chief Scientist (Health), a number of doctors within the Civil Service seconded from the NHS, and administrative colleagues.The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer is the professional lead for NHS pharmaceutical care and medicines policy in Scotland, providing advice to the First Minister, the Health Secretary, the wider Ministerial team and strategic leadership to the pharmacy profession

coronavirus "amnesty" on Christmas day has been shot down by Scotland's deputy chief medical officer. Dr Nicola Steedman was responding to Bishop John Keenan's proposal, which he had likened to a legendary ceasefire in the First World War trenches.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has appointed a new interim deputy chief medical officer to assist with the coronavirus pandemic.