Last update: 6 December 2024
Introduction
This is the current list of accountable officers (CDAO) as set out in the Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) 2013. We have contacted each organisation individually to ensure that as far as possible the information held in the register is up to date.
If any of the details relating to your organisation’s CDAO are incorrect, contact us immediately. We will amend the register.
We review this register monthly. But organisations must inform us of any changes to their CDAO arrangements when they happen.
You can register online to become a CDAO. You can also email us.
Health boards
| Organisation | Accountable Officer | Designation | CDAO email / generic email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organisation NHS Ayrshire and Arran | Accountable Officer Roisin Elizabeth Kavanagh | Designation Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Borders | Accountable Officer Malcolm Clubb | Designation Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Dumfries & Galloway | Accountable Officer Nikki Holmes | Designation Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Fife | Accountable Officer Fiona Forrest Deputy CDAO: Hazel Close | Designation Acting Director of Pharmacy and Medicine | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Forth Valley | Accountable Officer Laura Byrne Deputy CDAO: Jonathon Canavan | Designation Pharmacy Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Grampian | Accountable Officer David Pfleger | Designation Director of Pharmacy & Medicines Management | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde | Accountable Officer Janice Watt | Designation Interim Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Highland | Accountable Officer Sarah Buchan | Designation Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Lanarkshire | Accountable Officer Graeme Bryson Deputy CDAO: Chris Miller | Designation Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Lothian | Accountable Officer Scott Garden Deputy CDAO: Debbie Alexander | Designation Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Orkney | Accountable Officer Wendy Lycett | Designation Interim Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Shetland | Accountable Officer Anthony McDavitt | Designation Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Tayside | Accountable Officer David A Coulson | Designation Director of Pharmacy | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Western Isles | Accountable Officer Frances Robertson | Designation Director of NMAHP + Chief Operating Officer | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Scottish Ambulance Service | Accountable Officer James Ward / Paul Watson (Deputy) | Designation Medical Director / Clinical Governance Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation State Hospital’s Board for Scotland | Accountable Officer Duncan Alcock | Designation Associate Medical Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation NHS Golden Jubilee (The National Waiting Times Centre) | Accountable Officer Mark McGregor | Designation Executive Medical Director | CDAO email / generic email |
Hospices
| Organisation | Accountable Officer | Designation | CDAO email / generic email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organisation Accord Hospice | Accountable Officer Brian Hunter | Designation Clinical Services Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Ardgowan Hospice | Accountable Officer Pauline McIntyre | Designation Director of Patient and Family Services | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Ayrshire Hospice | Accountable Officer Lynne Hoffin | Designation Director of Patient and Family Services | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Bethesda Hospice | Accountable Officer Christine MacIver | Designation Senior Sister | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Childrens Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) – Rachel House | Accountable Officer Catherine (Kate) McCusker | Designation Lead Pharmacist, Head of Medicines Optimisation, Management & Governance | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Childrens Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) – Robin House | Accountable Officer Catherine (Kate) McCusker | Designation Lead Pharmacist, Head of Medicines Optimisation, Management & Governance | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Highland Hospice | Accountable Officer Sara Perry | Designation Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance Lead | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Kilbryde Hospice | Accountable Officer Margaret Mary Cowan Deputy CDAO: Ann-Majella McFadden | Designation Clinical Services Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Marie Curie Cancer Care (Glasgow) | Accountable Officer Irene Johnston | Designation Hospice Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Marie Curie Hospice (Edinburgh) | Accountable Officer Irene Johnstone | Designation Head of Operations Scotland South & East | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation St Andrew’s Hospice | Accountable Officer Annemarie McClung Deputy CDAO: Margaret Wilkie | Designation Ward Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation St Columba’s Hospice | Accountable Officer Vicky Hill Deputy CDAO: Dot Partington | Designation Clinical Governance and Administration Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation St Margaret of Scotland Hospice | Accountable Officer Kathleen Nelson Deputy CDAO: Kathryn Nattress | Designation Assistant Director of Nursing | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation St. Vincent’s Hospice | Accountable Officer Susan McCallum | Designation Director of Care & Quality | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Strathcarron Hospice | Accountable Officer Marjory Mackay Deputy CDAO: Susan Bateman | Designation Director of Nursing | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice | Accountable Officer Audra Cook | Designation Clinical Governance Coordinator | CDAO email / generic email |
Independent hospitals
| Organisation | Accountable Officer | Designation | CDAO email / generic email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organisation Alpha Clinic at Aberdeen Independent Hospital | Accountable Officer Sinead Collins Deputy CDAO: Leah Athanassopolous | Designation Director of Pharmacy & Medicines Management | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation BrainKind – Graham Anderson House | Accountable Officer Marc Tuffley | Designation Ward Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Circle Health – Albyn Hospital | Accountable Officer Bets Welman Deputy CDAO: Karen Benton | Designation Executive Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Circle Health – Kings Park Hospital | Accountable Officer Elizabeth Macleod | Designation Executive Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Circle Health – Ross Hall Hospital | Accountable Officer Mhairi Jefferies | Designation Executive Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Castle Craig Hospital | Accountable Officer Sara Jones | Designation Hospital Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Cosmedicare UK Ltd | Accountable Officer Gill Baird | Designation Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Cygnet Health Care | Accountable Officer Fran Bergin | Designation Operations Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Elanic Clinic, Bath Street, Glasgow | Accountable Officer Ashleigh Jolly | Designation Director of Clinical Services | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Electiva Hospital Glasgow | Accountable Officer Gemma Maguire | Designation Hospital Senior Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Murdostoun Brain Injury and Neurological Care Centre (Active Care Group) | Accountable Officer Michael Sneddon | Designation Hospital Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital | Accountable Officer Ken Hay | Designation Health Systems Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital | Accountable Officer Samuel Hopper | Designation Hospital Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Priory Ayr Clinic | Accountable Officer Colin Adams Deputy CDAO: Calum Fraser | Designation Hospital Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Priory Hospital Glasgow | Accountable Officer David Grierson | Designation Director of Clinical Services | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre (WQSEC) | Accountable Officer Lorraine Jackson Deputy CDAO: Lauren McIntyre | Designation Interim Head of Epilepsy Services | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Spire Murrayfield Hospital | Accountable Officer Alison Green | Designation Hospital Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Spire Shawfair Park Hospital | Accountable Officer Alison Green | Designation Hospital Director | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Surehaven Low Secure Hospital | Accountable Officer Martin Cassidy | Designation Hospital Manager | CDAO email / generic email |
| Organisation Waterfront Private Hospital | Accountable Officer Omar Quaba | Designation Hospital Director | CDAO email / generic email |