Welcome to Public Health Spotlight, a podcast exploring the pivotal role of leaders and experts shaping public health across the UK

 

 

This is a podcast brought to you by Panoramic Associates.

In this series, Public Health Spotlight explores the diverse landscape of public health, shining a light on the dedicated professionals who shape and safeguard the nation’s health. From Directors of Public Health to experts, researchers, and leaders across the field, we delve into the stories, challenges, and innovations that define public health today.

Listeners will hear from a range of voices across the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and the UK Crown Dependencies. Our guests will share their experiences, successes, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way, offering invaluable insights and inspiration for current and future public health leaders.

Join us as we spotlight public health professionals from various regions, including Birmingham, Sheffield, Swindon, Camden, East Sussex, and many more. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an aspiring leader, or simply passionate about public health, this series is designed to inform, inspire, and connect you with the stories that matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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S2 Ep 14
York Public Health: Stories of Art, Science, and Community in Practice

On this episode of Public Health Spotlight, River Simmons sits down Peter Roderick, Director of Public Health at York, to explore a unique career journey from music and academia to frontline public health leadership.

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S2 Ep 13
Worcestershire Public Health: Local Power, Prevention, and Purpose

On this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Callum Gardner sits down with Prof Lisa McNally at Worcestershire County Council to explore what it really takes to drive meaningful change in public health.

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S2 Ep 12
Bradford’s Radical Spirit, Leadership, and Public Health Horizons

In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, host River Simmons is joined by Andrew Taylor, Bradford Council’s former Interim Director of Public Health, to explore the city’s history and the evolving future of public health.

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S2 Ep 11
 System Leadership and Upstream Impact

In this episode of Public Health SpotlightCharlotte Pavitt, Director of Public Health for Bracknell Forest, sits down with River for an insightful discussion about her unconventional path into public health.

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S2 Ep 10
Navigating Change and Collaboration

In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Mike Sandys, Director of Public Health for Leicestershire and Rutland, joins Callum Gardiner for a candid reflection on  public health.

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S2 Ep 9
Adversity, and Advocacy: A Personal Public Health Perspective

In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health at Gloucestershire Country Council, joins Callum Gardiner.

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S2 Ep 8
Public Health Social Justice as the Heart of Bristol’s Health Initiatives

In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Christina Gray, Director of Communities and Public Health for Bristol Council, joins Callum Gardiner.

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S2 Ep 7
Managing Public Health in Urban vs Rural Communities

In this episode of the Public Health Spotlight podcast, Colin Cox, Director of Public Health and Customer & Community Wellbeing for Cumberland Council, joins Callum

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S2 Ep 6
Unpacking  Public Health: Equity, Community, and Lasting Change

In this episode of the Public Health SpotlightJason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults, Health and Communities for the London Borough of Newham, joins Callum Gardiner.

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S2 Ep 5
Building a Better Future: Katrina’s Vision for Westmorland and Furness

In this episode of the Public Health Spotlight, Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health at Westmorland and Furness Council, joins River Simmons.

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S2 Ep 4
Shaping Public Health Across Borders: Peter’s Journey from GP to Jersey’s Medical Officer

In this episode of Public Health Spotlight,  Peter Bradley, Director of Public Health and Medical Officer of Health for the Government of Jersey joins Callum Gardiner

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S2 Ep 3
Building Healthier Communities: Steven’s Vision For Stoke-On-Trent

Callum Gardiner Speaks with Stephen Gunther about his journey from nutrition student to Director of Public Health at Stoke-on-Trent City Council .

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S2 Ep 2
Department of Health and Social Care

Callum Gardiner speaks with Andrew Ferber, Regional Director for the North West at the Department of Health and Social Care.

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S2 Ep 1
Trafford Council

River Simmons sits down with Helen Gollins, the Director of Public Health for Trafford

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Ep 16
London Borough of Hackney

Maisie Hockings sits down with Dr. Sandra Husbands, the Director of Public Health for London Borough of Hackney. 

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Ep 15
East Sussex County Council

Maisie Hockings sits down with Darrell Gale, the Director of Public Health for East Sussex County Council. 

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Ep 14
Islington Council

This episode explores the pressing issue of gambling-related harm, featuring insights from Leanne Downie of Betknowmore UK, alongside local authority representatives from Islington CouncilJohn Woolf and Flora Williamson .

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Episode 13
NHS Highland

 Mia Collett sits down with Tim Allison, the Director of Public Health for NHS Highland. 

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Episode 12
North Northamptonshire Council

 Mia Collett sits down with Jane Bethea, the Director of Public Health for North Northamptonshire Council

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Episode 11
Wiltshire Council

 Mia Collett sits down with Kate Blackburn, the Director of Public Health for Wiltshire Council.

 

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Episode 10
UK Health Security Agency

Maisie Hockings is joined by Louise Smith, the Deputy Director of Revalidation and Clinical Governance at the UK Health Security Agency .

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Episode 9
Swindon Borough Council

Mia Collett is joined by Steve Maddern, the Director of Public Health at Swindon Borough Council.

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Episode 8
London Borough of Haringey Council

 Maisie Hockings is joined by Angharad Shambler, Senior Public Health Strategist within Health Protection

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Episode 7
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

Mia Collett is joined by  Claire Beynon, the Executive Director of Public Health.

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Episode 6
Nottingham City Council

Mia Collett is joined by Lucy Hubber, Director of Public Health. 

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Episode 5
Liverpool City Council

Maisie Hockings is joined by James Woolgar, Advanced Public Health Practitioner for Sexual Health.

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Episode 4
Camden Council

Maisie Hockings is joined by Kirsten Walters, Director of Public Health.

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Episode 3
Lincolnshire County Council

Mia Collett  sits down with Derek Ward, Director of Public Health.

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Episode 2
Sheffield City Council

Mia Collett is joined by Greg Fell, Director of Public Health.

Podcast Guests...

‘I'm really proud to be launching the Panoramic Associates podcast series. Hopefully, people will gain an insight into the journey that got us to where we are, and we'll tell an interesting and inspiring story. And hopefully, listeners will learn a little bit from it too. You can be the judge of that!’
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Greg Fell
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The Association of Directors of Public Health

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