New appointments announced
Two new appointments are announced today. They are: Dr Rashmi Shukla – Regional Director for the Midlands and East of England, Public Health England Dr David Walker – Deputy Chief Medical Officer at...
View ArticleAnnouncement of ring-fenced public health funding
In his first message of the new year, Duncan Selbie highlights the recent announcement of ring-fenced public health funding for local authorities and two further director appointments for Public Health...
View ArticleJoyce Redfearn confirmed as National Director for Health and Wellbeing Board...
Joyce Redfearn has been appointed National Director for Health and Wellbeing Board Implementation at the Department of Health. Joyce takes over from John Wilderspin who stepped down in December 2012 to...
View ArticleRead the ‘story’ of the National summit for health and wellbeing boards, 8...
On 8 November, health and wellbeing board members from across the country met for the fourth time to share progress and discuss what issues still need to be addressed as boards move towards taking on...
View ArticleMeeting local public health challenges
Duncan Selbie looks at how local public health teams tackle the challenges in different geographies, and how Public Health England will be working with local authorities to improve the health of their...
View ArticleNew resources on Healthwatch and LINks published
The LGA have published a series of resources for local Healthwatch and LINks members. The resources cover a range of topics including: How do we make the organisational memory of LINks is carried...
View ArticleShaping the goals for Public Health England
Duncan Selbie reports on a meeting with the national executive team about the goals for PHE, and meets new colleagues and close partners in the regions. Our national executive team has been hard at...
View ArticleHow health and wellbeing boards can work effectively with local providers
Health and wellbeing boards should take advantage of the experience and connections of established providers of health and care-related services, as well as be open to innovative contributions from new...
View ArticleRegional Director appointed for Public Health England
Dr Jenny Harries has been appointed as Public Health England’s Regional Director for the South of England, Chief Executive Duncan Selbie has announced. About Jenny Harries Jenny Harries is currently...
View ArticleA coherent public health surveillance strategy for England
Duncan Selbie announces the final regional director appointment for Public Health England, and shares the launch of a new consultation and the development of a public health surveillance strategy for...
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