As Chair of the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), I am delighted to introduce this review which provides an insight into the range of activities carried out by RSPH in 2012, and reflects on how they contributed to our purpose of improving health
and wellbeing.

 

 

 

The public health landscape is ever changing. During 2012 the public health workforce was operating in an environment of significant change and this provided the backdrop to our activities. I am proud of the way RSPH responded to this changing and challenging landscape, working with the public, members, government and partner organisations to develop innovative approaches and fresh thinking to the development of public health initiatives and educational opportunities.

We have a long history of driving and supporting change in public health to improve practice and standards. As an organisation, we are continuously challenging ourselves to work more effectively and efficiently. As a partner with many organisations dedicated to improving population health and wellbeing the insights generated in this review will help us to improve our activities, services and advice we provide in future years.

 

At the end of 2012, we set the early and firm foundations for the long term integration of the Institute of Healthcare Management into RSPH and we look forward to developing our joint strategy in the coming year and broadening our reach across the health care system.

A special thanks to our founding CEO, Professor Richard Parish, who stood down in 2013, and has made a tremendous contribution to the field of public health. We are delighted to welcome Shirley Cramer CBE as our new CEO who will build on his achievements.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff, Trustees, our President and Vice Presidents for their work this year. I am grateful for their dedication to developing RSPH, building on its growing reputation and contributing to its history.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Fiona Sim FRSPH
Chair, Royal Society for Public Health