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Board members
The directors who make up the Departmental board manage DH business and priorities.
Hugh Taylor CB
As Permanent Secretary, Hugh is answerable to the Secretary of State and Parliament for the way the Department is run.
David Nicholson CBE
As NHS Chief Executive, David Nicholson CBE ensures that the Department provides strategic leadership for the NHS and social care.
Sir Liam Donaldson KB
As Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Sir Liam Donaldson, is the UK Government's principal medical adviser and leads key areas of the Department’s work.
Julie Baddeley
Julie Baddeley took up her position as a non-executive Director at the Department of Health in July 2005. She will strengthen the Board by contributing to and reviewing its strategic direction challenging the quality of the policy formulation process.
Derek Myers
As a non-executive Director at the Department, Derek Myers reviews the Board's strategic direction and challenges the quality of the policy formulation process.
Mike Wheeler
Mike Wheeler joined the Departmental Board as a Non Executive Director in June 2006.
David Behan CBE
David Behan is the Department of Health's Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships. He joined the department in September 2006.
Richard Douglas CB
As Director General, Finance and Chief Operating Officer, Richard Douglas develops effective financial and investment support for the Department.
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About the Departmental board
The Departmental board supports the Chief Executive to ensure DH is organised, resourced and motivated to deliver its objectives effectively.
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