The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Sir Liam Donaldson, is the UK Government's principal medical adviser and the professional head of all medical staff in England.
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Published: 17 May 2010
Sir Liam Donaldson announced the winners of the Chief Medical Officer’s Public Health Awards 2010 at a prestigious ceremony on 12 May at the Royal College of Physicians In London. There were 113 initial submissions, and the following projects achieved Gold, Silver and Bronze awards out of a final shortlist of seven:
Sir Liam Donaldson said:
“It is my great pleasure to announce the winners of the Chief Medical Officer’s Public Health Awards for 2010. This is only the second year of the awards, and I am delighted that the submissions maintained the high standard set last year. We received a wide range of important and inspiring entries, ranging from small, community-based projects to national initiatives run by large organisations and charities. All the finalists are truly inspirational, and their projects are beacons of good practice in the field of public health.”
Issued: 24 March 2010
Ministers have given their approval for a new national mandatory data collection from 1 June 2010 to allow performance in VTE risk assessment to be reported and monitored nationally.
The Chief Medical Officer and the NHS Medical Director have sent out a letter summarising the measures to be taken and the responsibilities of Chief Executives and Medical Directors to ensure compliance.
24 March 2010
The Tobacco Advisory Group of the Royal College of Physicians has launched a new report looking at the effects of passive smoking on children. The report, with a foreword by the Chief Medical Officer, proposes a number of recommendations to reduce the burden of passive smoking on children, a burden that is entirely avoidable.
Sir Liam Donaldson says:
'I very much welcome this report, which clearly sets out the danger to children from exposure to secondhand smoke. This is a serious health concern, one that I have highlighted a number of times, and the report makes a valuable contribution to the evidence on the harms of passive smoking'.
The Annual Report addresses the benefits of physical activity, preparation for cold weather to reduce health risks, treatment for rare diseases, grandparenting and health, and the link between climate change and health.
From 1 March, frontline doctors, patients and all those involved by revalidation can take part in this major consultation to help shape the process.
Sir Liam Donaldson said:
'This consultation is an opportunity for all doctors to have their say in how the process will work - I would encourage as many as possible to take part.'
