UK Faculty of Public Health

Policy Reports

A-F: Alcohol - Fuel Poverty
H-R: Health Impact - Regulation
S-W: Salt - Workplace

Alcohol

Alcohol and Public Health: Position Statement; 2008; Authors: FPH/ADPH Alcohol Reference Group; ISBN:1 90027332 3; Description

This briefing describes the association between alcohol (and its misuse) and violence. It summarises the impact on individuals and society, as well as outlines the distinctive contribution public health can make to tackling this issue.

Alcohol and Violence: Briefing statement; 2005; Authors: Prof Jonathan Shepherd, Prof Mark Bellis, Karen Hughes, Lindsey Stewart (Contributors: Dr John Kemm, Dr Harpreet Kohli, Dr Hugh Sanderson); ISBN: 1 900273 18 7; Description

This briefing describes the association between alcohol (and its misuse) and violence. It summarises the impact on individuals and society, as well as outlines the distinctive contribution public health can make to tackling this issue.

Annual Reports

For more information on annual reports, see the Annual Reports section of this website.

Guidance on the production and content of annual reports for DPHs in PCTs: Guidance document; 2004; Author: Prof Alison Hill, Produced by: Public Health Resource Unit, Association of Public Health Observatories and Faculty of Public Health; Description

This guidance on the production and content of annual reports reflects the changing structures in the NHS, particularly the role of the Director of Public Health within PCTs. It outlines: the aims and principles of annual reports ; suggestions for content and standards ; collaborative methods for preparing annual reports ; the production process, including schedules, editing and designing

Asylum Seekers - Health

The health needs of asylum seekers: Briefing statement; 2008; Author: Sophie Haroon; ISBN: 1 900273 31 4; Description

This briefing gives an overview of the issues faced by asylum seekers and the health and social care organisations that care for them. It summarises the impact on individuuals and the NHS within the context of the asylum process.

Commissioning

Joint commissioning of children’s services across local authorities and primary care trusts: An overview; 2008; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health, ADCS, RCPCH, CPHIG, ADPH; ISBN: 1-900273-30-6; Description

This statement sets out the principles that should underpin the commissioning of effective services to ensure that children's health and wellbeing is protected and improved. Download only.

Common Agricultural Policy

A CAP on Health? The impact of the EU Common Agricultural Policy on public health: Report; 2007; Authors: Principal author: Dr Christopher Birt on behalf of the Cardiovascular Health Working Group of the Faculty of Public Health; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health; ISBN: 1-900273-25-X; Description

There are many influences on diet, including cultural, social and economic factors. However, the most significant determinants of food choice today are price and availability. There is good evidence that the contents of the UK family shopping basket is largely influenced by CAP through the provision of financial support in the form of subsidies which favour one food group over another in terms of price and availability – most notably dairy and meat production over fruit and vegetable production. This has consequences for the average UK diet and therefore for public health. Download only.

Faculty of Public Health

About the Faculty of Public Health: Leaflet; 2007; Description

An A4 leaflet outlining the Faculty's approach to public health and its key areas of work.

The origins of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine: Report; 2000; Author: Prof Michael D Warren, Produced by: Faculty of Public Health; ISBN: 1 900273 05 5; Description

This publication provides an account of the early days of the Faculty of Public Health which outlines the history and issues which have inflluenced and shaped the development of the Faculty. Just as then, the issues surrounding our Faculty today involve governement, other professional bodies and the diverse views of those working within our own area. Download only.

Fat

Position Statement on Fat: Position statement; 2006; Description

The Faculty's Position Statement on Fat outlines what organisations and individual health professionals should advocate and lobby for around the use of fat in processed foods.

Fluoridation

One in a Million: the facts about water fluoridation - External link: Report; 2004, 2nd edition; Produced by: British Fluoridation Society, UK Public Health Association, British Dental Association and Faculty of Public Health; Description

This excellent resource outlines the history and effectiveness of this important public health measure as well as discussing its safety, which will help Primary Care Trusts, Strategic Health Authorities and the public in their decision-making on whether or not to go forward with fluoridation in their area. Electronic format only

Food labelling

Traffic-light food labelling: Position statement; August 2008; ISBN: 1-900273-35-7; Description

The Faculty's Position Statement on Traffic-light food labelling, which uses red, amber and green signals to show consumers, at-a-glance, whether a product is high, medium or low in fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt.

Food poverty and health

Food Poverty and Health: Briefing statement; 2005; Author(s): Modi Mwatsama, Lindsey Stewart; ISBN: 1 900273 20 9; Description

Food poverty and health gives an overview of what food poverty is and the inequalities related to it, including consequences such as diet-related disease. It also outlines the barriers to healthy eating and makes recommendations on implementing action at local level.

Nutrition and Food Poverty Toolkit: Toolkit; 2004; Author(s): Dr Vivienne Press; Produced by: National Heart Forum and Faculty of Public Health, 2004; ISBN: 1 874279 12 8; Description

This toolkit aims to help professionals tackle food poverty at local level. Nutrition and Food Poverty brings together in one volume information essential to developing a local food poverty strategy. It outlines the barriers to healthy eating and demonstrates how nutrition and food poverty strategies can help to achieve local targets and how they are central to the Government's health inequalities agenda.

Fuel Poverty

Fuel Poverty and Health: Briefing statement; 2006; Author(s): Dr Matthew Smith, Dr Paul Edmondson-Jones. (Updated May 2006. Originally published June 2004); ISBN: 1 900273 13 6; Description

This briefing outlines the health problems associated with fuel poverty. It highlights those groups most at risk and the role health professionals can play in identifying and helping those at risk.

Fuel Poverty and Health: Toolkit; 2003; Author: Dr Vivienne Press; Produced by: National Heart Forum, Eaga Partnership Charitable Trust, Faculty of Public Health, Help the Aged, and the Met Office; ISBN: 1 874279 11 X; Description

This toolkit aims to improve quality of life, reduce morbidity and avoidable winter deaths, and reduce winter strain on the NHS, by encouraging strategic planners and health professionals, in partnership with local authorities, to devise and implement effectively targeted local strategies to reduce fuel poverty. Limited number of printed copies available from National Heart Forum.

Health Impact Assessment

Rapid Appraisal tool for health impact assessment: Toolkit; 2002; Author: Erica Ison; Produced by: Directors of Public Health in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire with support from the Faculty of Public Health; Description

Health impact assessment has been developed to support people from different backgrounds and different situations in the assessment of a proposal's potential impacts on health. This rapid appraisal tool enables users to understand better the health impacts of a proposal and to apply this information in policy decision-making. Download only.

Homelessness

Addressing the Health Needs of Rough Sleepers: Report; 2002; Author: Prof Sian Griffiths; Produced by: Homelessness Directorate of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; Description

This report present the findings from a project commissioned by the Government’s Rough Sleepers Unit (RSU) to assist policy development in primary care health for homeless people who sleep rough. Download only.
Health of rough sleepers: sleeping rough in Oxford: Report; 2002; Author: Prof Sian Griffiths; Description

This report, focusing on the health needs of rough sleepers in Oxford, was used as background to compiling the Government report on Addessing the Health Needs of Rough Sleepers. Download only.

Hypertension

Hypertension - the 'silent killer': Briefing Statement; 2005; Author: Dr Alan Maryon-Davis, Lindsey Stewart; ISBN: 1 900273 19 5; Description

Provides an overview of the burden of hypertension (also known as ‘high blood pressure'). It discusses the implications for health and the cost to individuals, society and the NHS. The briefing statement provides a useful summary of the main issues discussed in the hypertension toolkit: Easing the pressure: tackling hypertension; Easing the pressure: tackling hypertension - online resource Download only.
Easing the pressure: tackling hypertension - Dedicated page: Toolkit; 2005; Author: Dr Alan Maryon-Davis and Dr Vivienne Press on behalf of the Cardiovascular Health Working Group of the Faculty of Public Health; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health and National Heart Forum; ISBN: 1 900273 15 2; Description

Easing the pressure: tackling hypertension is a toolkit for developing a local strategy to tackle hypertension. It is intended to help local multi-agency teams - including public health, health promotion and primary care professionals, and strategic planners in both NHS and local government - develop and implement strategies and action plans, not only to identify and treat patients with hypertension but also to promote health lifestyles and environments to prevent hypertension in the first place. Easing the pressure: tackling hypertension - online resource includes links to online tools including a 'Hypertension prevalence ready reckoner', as well as proformas and checklists to help assess need and monitor progress.

Manifesto

12 Steps to better Public Health – A Manifesto: 2010; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health

Mental Health

Great Outdoors: How Our Natural Health Service Uses Green Space To Improve Wellbeing: Report; 2010; Faculty of Public Health, eds: Peder Clark & Rachael Jolley; ISBN: 978-1-900273-38-1; Description

This report argues that green space can play an important part in tackling a range of health and social problems. It outlines the evidence that the natural environment can enhance our health and wellbeing, and explains how town planners, health professionals, policymakers and people themselves can work together to create more green space and make better use of it for the benfeit of all.
Great Outdoors: How Our Natural Health Service Uses Green Space To Improve Wellbeing: Briefing statement; 2010; Faculty of Public Health, eds: Peder Clark & Rachael Jolley; ISBN: 978-1-900273-37-4; Description

This statement gives examples of good practice and advice on how to work in partnership to develop and make best use of green spaces for health and wellbeing.
Mental Health and Smoking: Position statement; 2008; Mental Health Committee of the Faculty of Public Health; ISBN: 1-900273-34-9; Description

People with mental health problems have higher levels of smoking, which is responsible for a large proportion of the excess mortality of people with mental illness. This statement highlights the health inequalities faced by people with mental health problems who smoke. It then sets out what needs to happen to ensure that people with mental health problems who smoke are given adequate support to quit, and that their physical health protected.
Mental Health and Work: Position statement; 2007; Mental Health Working Group of the Faculty of Public Health; ISBN: 1 900273 27 6; Description

Mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression caused or made worse by work are by far the biggest cause of sickness absence in the UK. This statement highlights what employers can do to protect and improve the mental health of their workforce. It calls on employers to both identify and reduce organisational causes of stress in their workplace, by consulting and working in partnership with staff and their representatives.

Obesity

Healthy weight, healthy lives: A toolkit for developing local strategies - Desdicated page: Toolkit; 2008; Author(s): Written by Dr Kerry Swanton,
Consultant editor: Professor Alan Maryon-Davis FFPH FRCP FFSEM; Produced by: the National Heart Forum in association with the Faculty of Public Health,
the Department of Health, the Department for Children, Schools and Families and
Foresight, Government Office for Science; Description

This toolkit is intended as a resource to help those working at local level to plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive strategies to prevent and manage overweight and obesity.

Parenting

Parenting and public health: Briefing Statement; 2005; Author(s): Prof Sarah Stewart-Brown; ISBN: 1 900273 16 0; Description

Parenting and public health provides an insight into this complex issue through providing an overview of new research and existing knowledge on the impact of parent-child relationships on the future health and well-being of children. It describes a number of evidence-based interventions and recommendations for further action.
Helpful Parenting: Report; Produced by: Joint Working Party of the Royal College of Paediatrics Child Health; Description

This is the report of a joint working party initiated and hosted by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The working party on the impact of parenting on mental health, and emotional and social development in the first three years of life. The report also identifies the scientific evidence base for this. Download only

Public health networks

Enabling the development of effective public health networks: Report; 2003; Produced by: Public Health Resource Unit, Oxford; Description

This report, commissioned by the Department of Health, focuses on the outcomes of a national workshop examining the development of public health networks which was funded by the Department of Health, and jointly sponsored by the Faculty of Public Health, Health Development Agency, National Electronic Library for Health, Association of Directors of Public Health, and the National Public Health and Primary Care Group. Download only.
Enabling the Development of Public Health Networks: Report; 2004; Produced by: Department of Health and Public Health Resource Unit, Oxford; Description

A series of regional workshops, funded by the Department of Health, on developing public health networks took place between November 2002 and February 2003. In order to facilitate more coherent development in public health networks, the Department of Health commissioned the Public Health Resource Unit in Oxford to run action learning sets for people involved in manging publc health networks. This summary report discusses the outcome and background to these. Download onlyAlso available on the Workforce Resource Development CD
Statement on managed public health networks: Statement; 2002; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health, Public Health and Primary Care Group, and Health Development Agency; Description

This statement provides guidance on the purpose, composition, management and accountability arrangements for managed public health networks. Download only

Physical activity

Let's Get Moving - A Physical Activity Handbook for Developing Local Programmes: Toolkit; 2001; Authors: Dr Alan Maryon-Davis, Luise Sarch, Melanie Morris and Bob Laventure; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health and National Heart Forum; ISBN: 1 874279 09 8; Description

A resource to help professionals develop local policies, strategies and programmes to promote physical activity. It gives recommendations for levels of physical activity in children and adults, lists common elements of a successful community-based physical activity programme, including potential partners and their contributions, as well as providing guidance on builidng a local physical activity programme. Available in hard copy only.

History of public health

A chronology of state medicine, public health, welfare and related services in Britain 1066-1999: Report; 2000; Author: Compiled by Prof Michael D Warren; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health; ISBN: 1 90027306 3; Description

This chronology provides a comprehensive, detailed and critical account of development and legislation relevant to public health, allowing us to see the decisions that have influenced what we have today. Download only

Regulation

Healthy Nudges: When the Public Wants Change and Politicians Don't Know It: Report; 2010; Authors: Dr. Alan Maryon-Davis, Rachael Jolley.; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health; Download Only

Stepping up – Using health standards to improve public health: Report; 2009; Authors: Dr. Alan Maryon-Davis, Jude Williams, Rosemary Emodi, Laurie McMahon, Sarah Harvey, David Gilliver.; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health; Download Only

Salt

Position Statement on Salt: Position Statement; 2006; Produced by: The Faculty of Public Health Cardiovascular Health Working Group and Heart of Mersey; Description

The health implications of excessive salt intake are well documented. Evidence shows a strong causal link between high salt intakes and hypertension (high blood pressure). There is widespread recognition that daily salt intake levels in the population need to be reduced. However, continued pressure is needed to ensure industry (and government) meet the target of an average 6g/day for those aged 11 and over by 2010. The Faculty's Position Statement on Salt outlines what organisations and individual health professionals should advocate and lobby for around this issue, and how to do it.

Smoking

Children & Secondhand Smoke

Position Statement

2008

Produced by: The Faculty of Public Health & ASH

Description

This joint position statement on the health effects of secondhand smoke on children includes information on the increased risk of serious respiratory tract infections and diseases such as asthma and pneumonia, and even sudden infant death syndrome. The statement also sets out what needs to happen to ensure that children's health is protected in the home.

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Protecting children from secondhand smoke: A factsheet and poster for parents; September 2008; Produced by: The Faculty of Public Health & ASH; Description

An information leaflet and poster for parents on the effects of secondhand smoke on their child's health.

Specialising in Public Health

Public Health: specialise in 'the bigger picture': Booklet; 2006; Produced by: The Faculty of Public Health; Description

An advice booklet for those considering a career in public health.

Sugar

Position Statement on Sugar: Position Statement; 2007; Produced by: The Faculty of Public Health Cardiovascular Health Working Group and Heart of Mersey; Description

There are many different types of sugar – some are natural constituents of food or drink (eg. fructose in fruits and vegetables, lactose in milk), others are added artificially to sweeten it (eg. sucrose in confectionery and carbonated soft drinks). Most alcoholic drinks also contain sugar, although usually in small amounts. This statement is concerned mainly with added sugars – by far the largest group both as a proportion of our diet and in terms of their impact on public health.

Sustainable Development

Sustaining a Healthy Future: taking action on climate change: Report; 2008; Authors: Jenny Griffiths & Lindsey Stewart; Produced by: The Faculty of Public Health; Description

Sustaining a Healthy Future – taking action on climate change urges those in the health and healthcare community to take the lead in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. It shows how organisations such as the NHS are ideally placed to use their immense spending power to make sustainable choices in its energy, building and transport policies. And provide a powerful example to others on reducing carbon emissions and promoting a healthy, sustainable future.; Find out more about Sustaining a Healthy Future, including what its endorsers had to say...
Sustaining a Healthy Future: taking action on climate change– Special focus on the NHS: Report; 2009; Authors: Jenny Griffiths & Lindsey Stewart; Produced by: The Faculty of Public Health; Description

The updated handbook aims to show that sustainable management, working and living is an achievable objective across NHS hospitals, clinics and practices.

Tobacco

Tobacco Smoke Pollution and Health: Briefing Statement; 2004; Authors: Dr Jenny Mindell, Dr Andrew Furber, Dr Paul Pilkington; ISBN: 1 900273 14 4; Description

This briefing outlines the evidence of the effects of tobacco smoke pollution (also known as second-hand smoke) on health. It discusses the many benefits of a smokefree workplaces, including improved health and increased profits.

Transport

Carrying out a health impact assessment of a transport policy: Guidance paper; 2000; Produced by: Transport and Health Study Group and Faculty of Public Health.; Description

This paper looks at the effects of health in relation to transport and provides guidance on carrying out a health impact assessment.

Workforce

Workforce and Resource Development CD

2004

Produced by: Faculty of Public Health

This CD brings together the following reports in one easy-to-use resource.

Learning sets - a tool for developing a multi-agency, multi-professional approach to public health

Toolkit

2001

Author: Jenny Wright

Produced by: Faculty of Public Health, Public Health and Primary Care Group and NHS

Description

This toolkit offers guidance on the different approaches to setting up and running learning sets on public health. The toolkit advises on defining a learning set and key characteristics, setting up a programme, evaluating the programme and costings. Download only

Public Health at Strategic Health Authorities: implications of regional changes

Report

2003

Authors: Dr Selena Gray, Dr Tony Jewell

Produced by: Faculty of Public Health

ISBN: 1 900273 11 X

Description

The Department of Health, NHS, Faculty of Public Health and Association of Directors of Public Health jointly undertook an audit to examine the development of the public health function at strategic health authority level. This report details their findings. Download only. Also available on the Workforce and Resource Development CD

Public Health Capacity, the Challenges for Public Health

Report

2004

Authors: Prof Siân Griffiths, Jenny Wright

Produced by: Faculty of Public Health

ISBN: 1 900 273 09 8

Description

A report from three capacity workshops held jointly by the Faculty of Public Health, the Department of Health for England, the Health Protection Agency and the Health Development Agency which looked at issues relating to public health capacity, and how public health systems can be structured to meet public health and health inequalities targets. Also available on the Workforce & Resource Development

Public Health in NHS Trusts

Report

2004

Edited by Prof Siân Griffiths

Produced by: Faculty of Public Health

ISBN: 1 900273 10 1

Description

This report follows on from a joint Faculty of Public Health, British Association of Medical Managers and Department of Health conference which presented a range of views and experiences of public health professionals working in acute and mental health care sectors. Also available on the Workforce & Resource Development CD

Public health sciences: challenges and opportunities

Report

2004

Author: Public Health Sciences Working Group

Produced by: Wellcome Trust

Description

This report, from the independent public health sciences working group, convened by the Wellcome Trust, considers the current state of the public health sciences in the UK and recommends measures that it believes will enhance their impact upon the public's health. Also available on the Workforce & Resource Development CD

Raising health: organisational options for delivering improved public health

Author(s): Office for Public Management (commissioned by Faculty of Public Health)

Produced by: Office for Public Management.

2004.

Description

The Faculty of Public Health commissioned the Office for Public Management to explore the potential contribution of wide range of resources available at local, regional and national level, as well as how to improve public health and how these can effectively integrated, focused and applied. Also available on the Workforce & Resource Development CD

The specialist public health workforce in the UK

Author(s): Dr Francesca Perlman, Dr Selena Gray

Produced by: Faculty of Public Health. 2004.

ISBN: 1 900273 08 X

Description

This key report describes the state of the current specialist public health workforce in the UK, using different models to recommend national targets for levels of consultants and specialists in public health to ensure delivery of a safe and effective public health system.

Workplace health

Creating a healthy workplace: Leaflet; 2006; Description

A leaflet aimed at both employees and employers on the creation of a healthy work environment.

Creating a healthy workplace: A guide for occupational safety and health professionals and employers: Report; 2006; Authors: The Occupational Health Working Group of the Faculty of Public Health and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.; Produced by: Faculty of Public Health, Faculty of Occupational Medicine; ISBN: 1-900273-21-7; Description

Aimed at occupational safety and health professionals and employers, the report provides a convincing argument as to why healthy workplaces make good business sense, sets out the legal requirements for employers and lists resources for practical help in implementing advice in eight areas relating to health in the workplace. See also the leaflet above. Download only