Ruth Mary Hussey CB OBE was the chief medical officer for Wales. She was appointed in 2012, succeeding Tony Jewell. She retired in March 2016.
Ruth Mary Hussey | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Known for | Chief Medical Officer for Wales |
Biography
editHussey was born in the Conwy Valley, living there until she studied medicine at the University of Liverpool School of Medicine.[1] She was a committee member and honorary life member of the Liverpool Medical Students Society. She was regional director of public health and senior medical at NHS North West.
In 2017-18, Hussey chaired a panel of experts who looked for ways to improve the health and social care system in Wales. The panel proposed far-reaching changes to the system.[2]
Awards and honours
edit- Hussey was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in the 2016 New Year Honours.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Chief Medical Officer". Welsh Government. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ Clarke, Owain (16 January 2018). "Revolution in health and care urged". Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "No. 61450". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 2015. p. N3.
- ^ Wales Online, "New Year's Honours list 2016: The full list of Welsh honours". Accessed 30 December 2015
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