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Dr Sheila Shribman, National Clinical Director for Children, Young People and Maternity Services

Dr Sheila Shribman was appointed National Clinical Director for Children, Young People and Maternity in December 2005.

This followed 22 years as a consultant paediatrician with diverse experience in children’s health services. Dr Shribman has held posts in NHS management, as a medical director for 11 years and as a chief executive. 

She has been a senior officer of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and held posts in continuing professional development, workforce planning, child protection and policy areas.  Her current clinical interest is in neurodisability. 

The focus of much of Dr Shribman’s work is reflected in her 'Children's NSF - 3 years on' report, which was launched on 29 November 2007.