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Ruth Hussey (doctor)

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Ruth Mary Hussey
NationalityBritish
OccupationMedical practitioner
Known forChief Medical Officer for Wales

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.

Biography

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Hussey 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Chief Medical Officer". Welsh Government. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  2. ^ Clarke, Owain (16 January 2018). "Revolution in health and care urged". Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  3. ^ "No. 61450". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 2015. p. N3.
  4. ^ Wales Online, "New Year's Honours list 2016: The full list of Welsh honours". Accessed 30 December 2015
Government offices
Preceded by Chief Medical Officer for Wales
2012–2016
Succeeded by