Policy paper

Understanding the wider public health workforce in England

This review identifies the size and scope of the wider public health workforce in England.

Documents

Understanding the wider public health workforce in England

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email publications@dhsc.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

This review provides examples of the work public health workforce and considers possible professional development needs for strengthening it.

The report found that at least 15 million people contribute to the public health agenda in England, ranging from police and fire personnel, to opticians and housing officers.

Published 1 July 2015