Send us a text In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, River Simmons is joined by Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health (DPH) for Westmorland and Furness. Katrina reflects on her distinctive career journey from studying social policy, through various roles in local authorities and the NHS, to her rapid progression from consultant to DPH. She shares how acting-up opportunities and strong professional networks supported her transition into leadership. Katrina offers valuable insight ...
Send us a text In this engaging episode of Public Health Spotlights, host Callum sits down with Peter Bradley, the Director of Public Health and Medical Officer of Health for the Government of Jersey. Peter shares his unique and varied career journey, which spans general practice and child health in Yorkshire, to leadership roles in England, Wales, Norway, and now Jersey. He discusses how his early experiences in medicine and a keen interest in healthcare ethics inspired him to shift toward p...
Send us a text In this insightful episode of Public Health Spotlights, host River Simmons sits down with Stephen Gunther, the Director of Public Health at Stoke-On-Trent. Stephen shares his fascinating career journey from his early interest in nutrition to holding leadership roles at local, regional, and European levels. He opens up about the personal experiences that acted as motivation in his journey into public health, including family tragedies and the loss of loved ones, and how those ev...
Send us a text In this episode, Director Callum Gardiner sits down with Andrew Furber to explore his inspiring journey into public health, from early experiences in Nepal to senior leadership roles across the UK. Andrew shares the pivotal moments that sparked his passion for public health, especially witnessing preventable illness in remote communities. He discusses the challenges and rewards of public health training, the evolution of leadership roles, and the importance of building an...
Send us a text In this episode of Public Health Spotlights, host River Simmons welcomes Helen Gollins, Director of Public Health (DPH) at Trafford, for an insightful discussion about her pathway into public health leadership. Helen recounts her career journey, from early research roles in London and public health intelligence in Manchester, through the rigorous public health training scheme, and ultimately to leading Trafford’s public health response stepping into the DPH role during the heig...
Send us a text In this episode of Public Health Spotlights, host Maisie Hockings is joined by Ruth Tennant, Director of Public Health at Solihull Council. Ruth shares her distinctive journey into the field, which began in public policy and led to her current role via a public health training scheme. She underscores the importance of long-term, broad thinking in securing the greatest health benefits for local communities. The conversation explores the diverse challenges Ruth has encountered, ...
Send us a text In this episode of Public Health Spotlights, host Maisie Hockings welcomes Dr. Sandra Husbands, Director of Public Health at the London Borough of Hackney and the City of London. Dr. Sandra Husbands shares her extensive career journey in public health, from her initial medical training to her current role, highlighting a pivotal moment during her experience in Brazil where she recognised the critical role of better living conditions in disease prevention. The conversation expl...
Send us a text In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, host Maisie Hockings sits down with Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health at East Sussex County Council. Darrell shares his unique journey from architecture to public health, initially starting with HIV prevention volunteer work before advancing through various public health roles. Throughout the conversation, Darrell discusses the distinct challenges faced by East Sussex, challenging the perception of universal wealth in the...
Send us a text Join us for a compelling discussion on gambling harm with Leanne Downie from Betknowmore UK, representatives from Islington Council, and host Maisie Hockings. This episode explores one of today's most critical public health issues! The conversation delves into Betknowmore UK’s mission to tackle gambling harm through holistic support and stigma reduction. Leanne Downie outlines how the organisation, founded by Frankie Graham in 2013, has evolved to address the growing challenges...
Send us a text In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Panoramic Associates' Mia Collett interviews Tim Allison, Director of Public Health for NHS Highland, as they explore his journey through public health leadership and the unique challenges of serving Scotland's Highland region. The discussion delves into Tim's transition from a junior doctor to Director of Public Health, highlighting his experience within both the English and Scottish health systems. Tim shares valuable insights...
Send us a text Welcome to another engaging episode of Public Health Spotlight! This time, host Mia Collett from Panoramic Associates leads a captivating discussion with Jane Bethea, the newly appointed Director of Public Health and Wellbeing for North Northamptonshire Council. Listeners are invited to follow Jane’s remarkable career journey, from her early days as a Consultant in Public Health in Nottinghamshire to her recent role leading public health in one of the UK’s fastest growing regio...
Send us a text Welcome to another enlightening episode of Public Health Spotlights! Host, Mia Collett from Panoramic Associates, introduces the episode by shining a spotlight on the inspiring journey of Kate Blackburn, the Director of Public Health for Wiltshire Council. Listeners are invited to learn about Kate's fascinating career transition from a microbiologist to public health leader, emphasising people-centric approaches along the way. The episode explores how Wiltshir...
Send us a text In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, host Maisie Hockings sits down with Louise Smith, Deputy Director of Revalidation and Clinical Governance at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Louise delves into her robust career journey, from her early training in Scotland during the mad cow disease and HIV crises to her pivotal roles in public health across the UK. Louise shares key milestones in her career, including her work with the Scottish government to implement the 21-w...
Send us a text In this episode of "Public Health Spotlight," host Mia Collet from Panoramic Associates talks with Steve Maddern, the Director of Public Health at Swindon Borough Council. Steve shares his journey from community pharmacy to leading public health initiatives in Swindon, a diverse and growing town. Steve discusses his role, which includes protecting and improving the health of Swindon's 233,000 residents. He highlights unique challenges, such as communicating health message...
Send us a text In this insightful episode of Public Health Spotlights, host Maisie Hockings welcomes Angharad Shambler, Senior Public Health Strategist at the London Borough of Haringey. Angharad shares her journey into public health, discussing her extensive experience in fields like diabetes prevention, sexual health, and health protection. The conversation delves into Angharad's role, highlighting her responsibilities in ensuring effective vaccination, screening services, and infection con...
Send us a text In this episode of "Public Health Spotlight," host Mia Collett engages in a compelling conversation with Claire Beynon, the Executive Director of Public Health for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Claire shares her diverse and vibrant career journey, from working in various NHS roles, including cancer commissioning and public health consulting, to her current pivotal position. Claire's passion for public health is evident as she talks about her commitment to teaching a...
Send us a text In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, host Mia Collett speaks with Lucy Hubber, Director of Public Health for Nottingham City Council. Lucy shares her comprehensive journey in public health, from early career roles to her current leadership position, and outlines the key challenges and opportunities she faces in Nottingham. Listeners gain insights into the pivotal responsibilities of a Director of Public Health, focusing on improving population health and tackling inequal...
Send us a text In this episode of "Public Health Spotlight," host Maisie Hockings speaks with James Woolgar, an advanced Public Health Practitioner at Liverpool City Council and chair of the English HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners group. James highlights the need to assess the effectiveness of local authority sexual health services in the face of budget cuts. He discusses the growing demand for online contraception among young people and suggests solutions like a national online access pl...
Send us a text In this episode, our host, Maisie Hockings, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kirsten Watters, the Director of Public Health at London Borough of Camden Council. Kirsten shares her inspiring journey from being a public health consultant in Suffolk to taking on the demanding role of Director of Public Health at Camden. Throughout the episode, Kirsten discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of public health in a diverse borough like Camden, reflecting on ...
Send us a text In the third episode of the Public Health Spotlight podcast, host Mia Collett from Panoramic Associates sits down with Derek Ward, the Director of Public Health for Lincolnshire and a visiting professor at the University of Lincoln Medical School. Derek shares his unique journey into public health, beginning with his early research role and progressing through various roles in the civil service and academia. Derek provides insights into the multifaceted role of a Directo...