Policy and guidance
National organisations and public health bodies need to have a clear appreciation of workforce issues in the field in order to make effective policy for the workforce within their specific remit, whether these are single groups within the workforce or span several groups and levels of professionals. They also need to appreciate the broader context within which workforce capacity and capability needs to be planned.
How SPH can help
Because we work across all disciplines relevant to public health, at all levels in the workforce and across all UK countries, we are uniquely placed to provide professional advice and policy support to national groups and organisations to help develop capability and capacity in public health. We recognise that there can be politically sensitive issues around change and that the solution might not be immediately clear.
What our service offers
A confidential and tailored service to support your organisation and group’s specific objectives.
- We will have preliminary discussions to shape the project and our contribution, identifying the most appropriate methodology to answer your problem including Delphi methodology.
- We will develop a plan specific to your requirements.
- We may undertake a literature review for best evidence within the UK or overseas.
- We will undertake confidential interviews to unpick specific issues, understand strategic and local context.
- We can undertake national consultations.
- We can develop specifications for you to tender out and oversee the tendering process.
- We will develop reports and present to your Board.
- We will develop reports for publication if that is required.
The value we bring
Our experience: Our networks and experience are second to none. We have undertaken national policy support and guidance work with, and involving, all the main stakeholder organisations with an interest in the public health workforce.
