Dame Sally Davies
(1949-) Chief Medical Officer
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Under 5s
Layers
6-8 years
Looking Through
9-11 years
Talking Hands
12 years +
Pushing for Change
Links
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What is the role of a Chief Medical Officer?
An interview with Dame Sally Davies
An interview with artist Daphne Todd
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