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Public Health in North Yorkshire
Working together to improve health, wellbeing and reduce inequalities across North Yorkshire.
Public Health is about improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of people and communities across North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire is generally a healthy place to live, with many people enjoying longer lives and better health than the national average. However, not everyone experiences the same opportunities or outcomes. Significant differences remain between communities and some people face greater barriers to living healthy and fulfilling lives.
Public Health works with partners across local government, health and care services, communities, businesses and the voluntary sector to improve health outcomes, prevent ill health and support people to live longer, healthier and more independent lives.
Improving health and wellbeing in North Yorkshire
Health is influenced by many factors including education, employment, housing, transport, the environment, community connections and access to services.
Improving health and wellbeing therefore requires action across organisations, communities and places. Public Health works alongside partners across North Yorkshire to understand local needs, identify opportunities for improvement and support action that improves outcomes for people and communities.
Understanding need, taking action and improving outcomes
Public Health supports a cycle of continuous improvement by:
- understanding local needs and inequalities
- listening to people and communities
- using evidence, intelligence and insight to inform decision-making
- supporting action that improves health and wellbeing
- understanding the impact of that action
- using learning to shape future priorities
This work is supported through the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, the Health and Wellbeing Board and wider partnership activity across North Yorkshire.
Public Health leadership and insight
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) describes Public Health as the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society.
Learn more about the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)
Director of Public Health Annual Reports and Insight
The Director of Public Health Annual Report highlights important issues affecting health and wellbeing in North Yorkshire, shares evidence and learning, showcases local action and helps shape future priorities.
Latest Director of Public Health Annual Report
