The United Kingdom Public Health Register operates a voluntary register for specialists and practitioners working in public health. It upholds and assures the professional standards for competence required to work in this field. UKPHR provides public protection by ensuring that only competent public health professionals are registered and that high standards of practice are maintained.
Public Health Wales is the national public health institute for Wales. We are part of the NHS, and provide professional, independent public health advice and services to achieve a healthier future for Wales. We do this by working in partnership with others to ensure maximum impact in improving health and well-being and reducing health inequalities in Wales. Public Health Wales has seven strategic priorities:
• Influencing the wider determinants of health • Improving mental well being and resilience • Promoting healthy behaviours • Securing a healthy future for the next generation • Protecting the public from infection and environmental threats to health • Supporting the development of a sustainable health and care system focussed on prevention and early intervention • Building and mobilising knowledge and skills to improve health and well-being across Wales. More information on Public Health Wales is available at www.nhs.wales