The Public Health Team moved from the NHS to Devon County Council in April 2013 when many of the functions of Public Health were made the responsibility of local authorities, following the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
Our aim is for people to live longer in better health. Each year there is an Annual Public Health report, written by the Director of Public Health, that reviews the health of the people of Devon and outlines recommendations that will contribute to reducing health inequities.
There are a variety of roles across Public Health including consultants and specialists, analysts, commissioners and emergency response. Across the service we are committed to personal and professional development and employers are encouraged and supported to learn and develop. Informally, through the variety and challenges offered in the work; and formally through opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, such as, leadership and management apprenticeships or Master’s in Public Health.
https://www.devon.gov.uk/workingfordevon/work-in/adult-care-and-health/public-health/
https://www.devonhealthandwellbeing.org.uk/
Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4QD
