Board and Committees
FPH is governed by a democratically elected Trustee Board, which is the ultimate decision-making body within the organisation. Much of its business is conducted through a series of committees and sub-committees. The standing committees report directly to the Board. The sub-committees report through their parent committees, as detailed in the committee structure chart below.
FPH also has a network of special interest groups (SIGs), which support and complement the work of its committees.
Further information about the Faculty's governance structures is available here.
We regularly recruit new members to join our committees. If you are interested in joining a committee please contact the committee chair or the member of staff assigned to that committee to find how you can get involved.
The Academic & Research Committee aims to contribute to the Faculty’s overarching mission to promote and protect the health and well-being of everyone in society. It seeks to achieve this by supporting a strong academic community to produce high quality evidence and providing a coordinated and representative voice for the academic public health community. You can learn more about the committee here.
Chair – Harry Rutter
Contact – georgiaharris@fph.org.uk
The role of the Advocacy & Policy Committee is to:
- Support the FPH Board, President and Officers in setting the strategic direction on matters relating to public health policy and advocacy
- Provide analysis of the external environment and propose key priorities for public health policy engagement
- Act as a decision-making body to ensure clear lines of accountability, for example in relation to:
- Consultation responses
- Appointment of FPH representatives on external bodies
- Statements and publications
- Endorsement of other publications and events
- Appointment of FPH members as policy spokespeople
Chair - Professor Kevin Fenton, FPH President
Contact - georgiaharris@fph.org.uk
The Board meets five times a year and is responsible for:
- The strategic direction of the Faculty, including developing and agreeing its strategy on public health issues
- Acting as an authoritative body for the purposes of consultation and advocacy on matters of education or public interest concerning public health
- Maintaining the highest possible levels of professional competence and practice by its members through oversight of the training, education and revalidation arrangements and the review and setting of standards
- Determining the policies of the Faculty, having informed itself of the views of the membership, and monitoring the implementation of those policies
- Determining the annual programme and budget of the Faculty, monitoring their implementation and control of the Faculty’s finances
Board members
- President – Kevin Fenton (Chair)
- Vice President - Tracy Daszkiewicz
- Registrar – Ellis Friedman
- Assistant Registrar - Aimee Stimpson
- Treasurer – Gerry Waldron
- Academic Registrar – David Chappel
- Assistant Academic Registrar – Samia Latif
Local Board Members
- Claire Sullivan – North East
- Helen Bromley – North West
- Corinne Harvey – Yorkshire & the Humber
- Helene Denness – East Midlands
- Zafar Iqbal – West Midlands
- John Battersby – East of England
- Catherine Mbema – London
- Anjum Memon – South East Coast
- Vacant – South Central
- Christina Gray – South West
- Katie Dee – Scotland
- Philip Daniels – Wales
- Joanne McClean – Northern Ireland
General Board Members
- Meng Khaw
- Rachel Flowers
- Paul Johnstone
Co-opted members
- Cat Pinho-Gomes – Chair, Specialty Registrars Committee
- Harry Rutter – Chair, Academic & Research Committee
- Farhang Tahzib - Chair, Ethics Committee
Representatives of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (RCPs)
- Chris Packham - RCP London
- Linda Bauld - RCP Edinburgh
- Lorna Willocks - Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
Observers and lay members (non-voting)
- John Woodhouse - FPH Responsible Officer
- Elizabeth Mason - Chair, Global Health Committee
- Ruth Tennant - observer representing the Association of Directors of Public Health
- Alex Shilkoff - lay member
- Amanjit Jhund - lay member
- Kate Frazer - lay member
Contact:
- Kevin Fenton, Chair - president@fph.org.uk
- Caroline Wren, Committee Secretary - carolinewren@fph.org.uk
The Climate and Health Committee is responsible for leading the Faculty’s response on issues of sustainability, climate change and biodiversity loss in public health and formulate and approve relevant policy.
You can learn more about the committee here.
Chair - Paul Johnstone
Contact - georgiaharris@fph.org.uk
This committee concerns itself with matters that relate specifically to the health of the public, and
the public health function, in Northern Ireland. It:
- Acts as the professional focus for FPH members living and/or working in Northern Ireland
- Promotes implementation of the Faculty’s strategic priorities
- Acts as an expert source of knowledge and advice on issues relevant to the health of the population in Northern Ireland
- Provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to FPH members in Northern Ireland
Convenor – Joanne McClean, FPH Local Board Member for Northern Ireland
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
CFPHS concerns itself with matters that relate specifically to the health of the public, and
the public health function, in Scotland. It:
- Acts as the professional focus for FPH members living and/or working in Scotland
- Promotes implementation of the Faculty’s strategic priorities
- Acts as an expert source of knowledge and advice on issues relevant to the health of the population in Scotland
- Provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to FPH members in Scotland
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Convenor – Katie Dee, FPH Local Board Member for Scotland
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
This committee concerns itself with matters that relate specifically to the health of the public, and
the public health function, in Wales. It:
- Acts as the professional focus for FPH members living and/or working in Wales
- Promotes implementation of the Faculty’s strategic priorities
- Acts as an expert source of knowledge and advice on issues relevant to the health of the population in Wales
- Provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to FPH members in Wales
Convenor – Philip Daniels, FPH Local Board Member for Wales
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
This committee concerns itself with matters that relate specifically to the health of the public, and
the public health function, in Wales. It:
- Acts as the professional focus for FPH members living and/or working in Wales
- Promotes implementation of the Faculty’s strategic priorities
- Acts as an expert source of knowledge and advice on issues relevant to the health of the population in Wales
- Provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to FPH members in Wales
Convenor – Angela Jones, FPH Local Board Member for Wales
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
This committee concerns itself with matters that relate specifically to the health of the public, and
the public health function, in Wales. It:
- Acts as the professional focus for FPH members living and/or working in Wales
- Promotes implementation of the Faculty’s strategic priorities
- Acts as an expert source of knowledge and advice on issues relevant to the health of the population in Wales
- Provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to FPH members in Wales
Convenor – Angela Jones, FPH Local Board Member for Wales
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
This committee concerns itself with matters that relate specifically to the health of the public, and
the public health function, in Wales. It:
- Acts as the professional focus for FPH members living and/or working in Wales
- Promotes implementation of the Faculty’s strategic priorities
- Acts as an expert source of knowledge and advice on issues relevant to the health of the population in Wales
- Provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to FPH members in Wales
Convenor – Angela Jones, FPH Local Board Member for Wales
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
This committee concerns itself with matters that relate specifically to the health of the public, and
the public health function, in Wales. It:
- Acts as the professional focus for FPH members living and/or working in Wales
- Promotes implementation of the Faculty’s strategic priorities
- Acts as an expert source of knowledge and advice on issues relevant to the health of the population in Wales
- Provides a forum for discussion of issues relevant to FPH members in Wales
Convenor – Angela Jones, FPH Local Board Member for Wales
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
The CPD Advisers Committee provides strategic direction, guidance and support on the development and improvement of the FPH CPD scheme. It ensures, through work on developing systems within the Faculty and its membership, that the highest standards of public health practice are attained and maintained.
Chair – Naveed Syed, Director of CPD
Contact – cpd@fph.org.uk
The Curriculum & Assessment Committee is responsible for managing and overseeing the work of the curriculum and assessment systems on behalf of the Faculty’s Education Committee.
Chair – Julie Parkes
Contact – Gareth Cooke (garethcooke@fph.org.uk)
The Diplomate Examination Development Committee oversees the Diplomate Examination, ensuring it is fit for purpose and satisfies the standards as laid out by the regulators (the General Medical Council and the UK Public Health Registrar). It is responsible for the development of the examination, including structure, format, policy and aims.
Chair – Prof. Richard Holland
Contact – Laura Bland (laurabland@fph.org.uk)
The Education Committee is responsible for initiating, delivering and encouraging education in public health, and for monitoring and maintaining the high quality of standards for training and examination in the specialty up to specialist registration.
It has specific responsibilities for:
- Assessment - including examinations and providing guidance and standards on workplace-based assessment
- Training - including setting and maintaining the curriculum for public health specialty training, determining entry requirements into specialty training, making recommendations on inclusion on the specialist registers for those with appropriate qualifications and training
- General education - including advising on educational issues, practitioner development and overseeing the FPH strategy for training and courses
Chair – David Chappel, Academic Registrar
Contact – Laura Bland (laurabland@fph.org.uk)
The Ethics Committee provides a focus for ethical analysis, consideration and response to public health challenges and issues, and advises and supports the Faculty in further embedding ethical principles and understanding into its activities, policies, practice and governance.
Chair – Farhang Tahzib at Ukpublichealth.ethics@gmail.com
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee provides a focus for action to embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the Faculty’s work. It also ensures that the Faculty meets its legal and ethical requirements in relation to EDI.
Chair - Rachel Flowers
The Executive manages the business of the Faculty. It oversees the implementation of the Faculty’s strategy and agrees the operational plan and budget, prior to final approval by the Board. It has delegated authority from the Board to undertake:
- The effective allocation and management of resources, in line with the Faculty’s strategic priorities
- Safe management and stewardship of the Faculty’s assets
- Monitoring and improving performance and accountability
- Protecting and enhancing the Faculty’s reputation
- Ensuring it adequately represents the interests of the UK countries, English regions and overseas members in its deliberations.
Chair – Kevin Fenton, President (president@fph.org.uk)
Contact – Caroline Wren, Committee Secretary (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
The Fellowship Committee is responsible for determining the criteria for all grades of FPH membership and for ensuring that the membership reflects the high quality of standards and good practice required in the specialty. It is also responsible for consideration of proposals for distinction grades of membership.
Chair: Ellis Friedman, FPH Registrar
Contact: membership@fph.org.uk
The Faculty Advisers Committee is responsible for overseeing the Faculty’s role in the appointment of senior public health staff, ensuring that there are appropriate up-to-date policies and guidance for FPH advisers, assessors and employers.
Chair – Ellis Friedman, FPH Registrar
Contact: workforce@fph.org.uk
The Fellowship Committee is responsible for determining the criteria for all grades of FPH membership and for ensuring that the membership reflects the high quality of standards and good practice required in the specialty. It is also responsible for consideration of proposals for distinction grades of membership.
Chair: Ellis Friedman, FPH Registrar
Contact: membership@fph.org.uk
The Final Membership Examination Development Committee ensures that the Final Membership Examination continues to develop and deliver against the highest possible standards and practice.
Chair – Dr Fu-Meng Khaw
Contact - educ@fph.org.uk
The Global Health Committee's vision is to contribute actively to the improvement of global health through the organised efforts of FPH members. Its aims are:
- To increase and support the international membership of FPH
- To promote and facilitate the work of the internationally-facing special interest groups
- To advocate for and contribute to international action to address global health challenges
- To mobilise FPH education, standards and professionalisation capability for global public health workforce development
Further information about the Faculty's global health work is available here.
Chair – Elizabeth Mason
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
The Health Improvement Committee acts a source of advice and expertise on all public health aspects relating to health improvement. It works to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities by advocating for an environment that supports healthy lifestyle choices and by addressing underlying issues such as poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and other social determinants of health and inequalities. Its remit includes non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, and cancer resulting from determinants such as poor nutrition, lack of physical activity and tobacco or alcohol users.
You can learn more about the Health Improvement Committee here.
Chair – Rachel Johns
Contact – georgiaharris@fph.org.uk
The Health Protection Committee acts as a source of advice and expertise on health protection policies and issues, including: communicable disease control and delivery of national, regional and local health protection services; control of biological, chemical and other environmental hazards; emergency planning and preparedness; and the effects of climate change.
You can learn more about the Health Protection Committee here.
Chair – Dominic Mellon
Contact – georgiaharris@fph.org.uk
The Health Services Committee advocates to drive improvements in population outcomes and reductions in health inequalities in a cost effective manner. It focuses on developing and improving evidence-based healthcare, including assessment and planning of health need, prevention, quality (safety, outcomes and good patient experience), efficiency (good outcomes per £ spent), value (that the patient or population derive), variation, and equity in health and social care pathways.
You can learn more about the Health Services Committee here.
Chair – Chris Packham
Contact – georgiaharris@fph.org.uk
The Remuneration & Appointments Committee determines policy on the remuneration and terms of employment of FPH staff and oversees the appointment and election of trustees and lay members of the Board.
Chair – Kevin Fenton, President
Contact – James Gore (jamesgore@fph.org.uk)
The Risk Management, Audit & Finance Committee (RMAFC) advises the Executive and the Trustee Board on matters relating to risk, financial management, reserves investment and any other governance issues that may expose FPH to financial or reputational risk.
Chair – Gerry Waldron, Treasurer
Contact – Caroline Wren (carolinewren@fph.org.uk)
The Specialty Registrars Committee represents the interests of specialty registrars in public health from across the UK, ensuring the views of registrars are heard at other FPH committees. Those views may be in relation to FPH policy, national consultations, business and project objectives, training, the practice of public health and the maintenance and improvement of population health.
Learn more about the Committee here.
Chair – Cat Pinho-Gomes
Vice Chair - Clare Oliver-Williams
Vice Chair - Pallavi Patel
Vice Chair - Sam Tweed
The Workforce Committee is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all relevant public health workforce issues and the high quality of standards and good practice in the specialty. It has specific responsibilities for:
- The development of systems to ensure that the highest standards of public health practice are attained and maintained, including recommendations on standards and competencies
- Workforce planning and the appointments procedures for senior public health posts
- The CPD programme and the FPH revalidation scheme
Chair – Ellis Friedman, Registrar
Contact – Renja Salonen (renjasalonen@fph.org.uk)
