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Looking Back, Anticipating the Future

Presented by David HunterProfessor of Health Policy and Management6th February 2014

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Looking Back Making the transition from the NHS to local

government Health and Wellbeing Boards: from shadow

to established boards Establishing Public

Health England

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Anticipating the Future (1) What is public health?

Shifting balance between ‘nudge’ and ‘shove’? Realising the potential of public health in local

government: from deficits to assets Health and Wellbeing Boards

Expectations high Talking shops or system

leaders? Health and wellbeing or

integrated health and social care?

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What is Public Health?

Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society.

Sir Donald Acheson, former Chief Medical Officer for England (1988)

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Anticipating the Future (2) Public Health England

Eyes and ears of the centre? Providing support for local authorities? Advocate for policy change nationally?

Role of NHS in public health Risk of withdrawal?

Future of public health workforce Skills and development needs Leadership style

What will 2015 general election bring?

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