Consultation on Allocation Options for distribution of additional funding to...
This consultation is asking for your views on options for distributing the additional funding for Local HealthWatch, NHS Complaints Advocacy and PCT Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), which will...
View ArticleAdvice on appointment of directors of public health
Advice on the appointment of directors of public health and on transferring those already in post from the NHS has been issued by the Department of Health and Local Government Association. The advice...
View ArticleFrom transition to transformation – new public health resource
A web-based resource to support the transition of public health to local government has been developed by the Department of Health, through the Regional Directors of Public Health, together with the...
View ArticleHealth intelligence requirements for local authorities set out
The Department of Health has set out the health intelligence requirements for local authorities and the actions local areas may wish to take to support their new public health duties from an...
View ArticleDirector of public health role outlined
Key information about the role of the director of public health in the new public health system is published today by the Department of Health. The information describes both the statutory and...
View ArticleHealthcare public health firmly on agenda
Duncan Selbie reviews the first PHE healthcare public conference, which marks new responsiblities and the beginning of building capability in this important domain I was delighted to join 150 senior...
View ArticlePlans for announcing ring-fenced funding for local authorities
Duncan Selbie highlights the new code of conduct for PHE staff plus further director appointments, and explains a short delay in the announcement of ring-fenced public health funding for local...
View Article£5.45 billion budget for local public health services announced
A £5.45 billion two-year ring-fenced public health budget for local authorities has been announced today. From April 2013, public health budgets will be protected for the first time, with local...
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 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...
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