The guidance describes both the statutory and non-statutory elements of the role, and outlines arrangements that are designed to allow local authorities to have confidence in the director of public health appointments they make, and to build on their own good practice while meeting national requirements.
Published 5 October 2012 Last updated 29 June 2023 +show all updates
Updated Directors of public health in local government: roles, responsibilities and context to reflect changes to the health and care system. Removed documents Directors of public health in local authorities: guidance on appointing directors of public health and The new public health role of local authorities factsheet.
The document 'Directors of public health in local government: roles, responsibilities and context' has been replaced with an updated version.
