Identifying the gap
Understanding the drivers of inequality in public health
Our second report in our future of public health series provides insights into the historical challenges and approaches taken to tackle the ‘wicked problems’ affecting public health.
The remit of public health is diverse and far-reaching and understanding the political, social and economic drivers affecting public health, including lessons learned from COVID-19, is crucial if the UK is to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Our report examines the what, who and why of public health and the importance of learning the lessons from the past. Key findings include the need for: longer-term funding and commissioning cycles, investment in the public health workforce; and for public health to be recognised and valued as an integral part of the integrated care system.
“Public health challenges are highly complex and require targeted and cross functional responses, collaboration and partnerships, and more certainty of funding, including longer commissioning cycles.”
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Identifying the gap: Understanding the drivers of inequality in public health
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Key contacts
Sara Siegel
Health and Social Care Sector Leader
Karen Taylor
Director, UK Centre for Health Solutions
Karen Kirkham
Partner and Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Lead Partner for Integrated Care, UK Health and Social Care