Dr Rachel Gallyot
Interim Chief Medical Officer

Dr Rachel Gallyot is the Interim Chief medical Officer for the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) and continues to serve the community as a local General Practitioner in Uttoxeter.

After qualifying from Manchester University 29 years ago, Rachel spent several years working in hospitals in the North West in Anaesthetics and Accident and Emergency before returning to the Midlands to complete GP training in Staffordshire. Following this, she spent 14 years as a GP Partner and went on to become Clinical Chair of East Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

When Integrated Care Boards were established in 2022, Rachel was appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and since July, has been serving as Interim Chief medical Officer.

Driven by a deep commitment to improving health outcomes for the residents of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Rachel has a particular interest in value-based healthcare, clinical governance and multi-professional leadership. She is passionate about fostering collaboration across the health and care system to deliver safe, equitable and sustainable services that make a meaningful difference to local communities.