About FPH
The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is the standard setting body for specialists in public health. We work to improve the public’s health through our three key areas of activity:
- education and standards
- professional affairs
- advocacy and policy
We are a Faculty of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom with over 3000 members.
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FPH Annual Public Health Lecture and Awards Ceremony
We are delighted to announce the new programme for the FPH Annual Public Health Lecture and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 6 October 2010 from 6.30pm
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Eighteen per cent of all adult deaths caused by smoking, finds report
The NHS Information Centre has published new statistics on smoking in England
Public wants smoking ban in cars, says survey
Brits want the Government to prioritise a smoking ban in cars, more sport in schools and a new organ donation plan, according to an FPH report
Cities are lagging behind on cycling schemes
More British cities are called on to invest in cycling infrastructure and innovative cycling schemes to save millions on the health bill
Big business should take a lead in public health
President calls on companies to play their part in improving public health at King's Fund debate
Royal College Status
AGM passes resolution authorising FPH board to petition for Royal College status
Careers
Have you considered specialising in public health?
Are you passionate? Do you possess the drive and vision to make all our lives better by improving how and where we live?
Are you a leader, facilitator and skilled communicator?
A strategic and critical thinker whose field of vision always encompasses the 'bigger picture'?
Do you enjoy statistics and finding evidence-based solutions to complex problems?
And do you believe that we all have the right to better health?
CPD
Continuing professional development (CPD) is the component of learning and development that occurs after the formal completion of postgraduate training.
In public health, the overall aim of continuing professional development is to ensure that those who work in the field develop and maintain the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to practise effectively and work towards improving the health of the population.
CPD is a professional obligation for all public health professionals.
In order to comply with the Faculty's minimum standards for CPD and to remain in good standing, all Faculty members must either submit a satisfactory CPD return for the previous calendar year, or have been formally exempted by the Faculty from this requirement.
The Faculty has adopted common standards for CPD for all its members.
Full CPD guidance document [pdf]
The online diary allows users to keep an accurate online record of their learning activities. It also allows them to submit their annual return online.
Log in or sign up to begin using the online diary.
Events
11-12 November 2010 | Health, Culture and Scotland: new challenges, new opportunities
How can the public health community identify, promote and secure the changes that are needed to improve Scotland's health? How might the recession affect our thinking? How can we better understand and influence the effect on health of cultures in Sco [...] More
