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Looking Back, Anticipating the Future. Presented by David Hunter Professor of Health Policy and Management 6 th February 2014. Looking Back. Making the transition from the NHS to local government Health and Wellbeing Boards: from shadow to established boards
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Looking Back, Anticipating the Future Presented by David Hunter Professor of Health Policy and Management 6th February 2014
Looking Back • Making the transition from the NHS to local government • Health and Wellbeing Boards: from shadow to established boards • Establishing Public Health England
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?
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)
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?