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.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England and Health Education England
• Published: 1 July 2015

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

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Understanding the wider public health workforce in England

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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