Dr Martin Culshaw has been appointed as the new Deputy Medical Director – Mental Health and Addiction Services across the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area, with responsibility for all care groups and the six Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs).    

Martin brings with him a wealth of experience and has held a number of posts in General Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Specialist Registrar posts as well as Clinical Director roles.

Martin will play a pivotal role in providing clinical leadership for Mental Health services including the implementation of the Mental Health Strategy, the Scottish Patient Safety Programme and Quality Improvement initiatives.  

Dr Jennifer Armstrong, Medical Director, said: “I am delighted with Martin’s appointment to this role. Martin has a long history working with Mental Health services in NHSGGC and I know his experience and knowledge of mental health will be invaluable particularly at this crucial time as we all recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Susanne Millar, Interim Chief Officer, Glasgow City HSCP, added: “Martin is an excellent appointment to this role. His leadership qualities, experience and dedication to improving the mental health of the people of Greater Glasgow and Clyde will be a real asset. He joins us at a particular challenging but exciting time, and he is well equipped to lead us through the effects of the pandemic and beyond.

“I look forward to working with him in his capacity as Deputy Medical Director – Mental Health and Addiction Services.”