Chief Professional Officers
The department has six chief professional officers who provide it with expert knowledge and also advise the Ministers, other government departments and the Prime Minister. The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer are also directors of the department's board.
- Chief Medical Officer for England (CMO) — Professor Dame Sally Davies, appointed in 2011.
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) — Christine Beasley CBE, appointed in 2004.
- Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) — Professor Sue Hill OBE, appointed in 2002.
- Chief Dental Officer for England (CDO) — Barry Cockcroft, appointed in 2006.
- Chief Health Professions Officer (CHPO) — Karen Middleton, appointed in 2007.
- Chief Pharmaceutical Officer — Dr Keith William Ridge, appointed in 2006.
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