B4: Public Health England

Question 1

What was PHE replaced by?

Answer 1

PHE was replaced by UK Health Security Agency and Office for Health Improvement and Disparities

Question 2

What is PHE’s aim?

Answer 2

its aim is to protect and improve the public health and wellbeing of the people of England, by reducing health inequalities

Question 3

What is the focus of all public health organisations?

Answer 3

the focus of all public health organisations is on improving the health of the nation via protection and improvement, depending on the needs of the service user and their individual situation

Question 4

What are some of the ways that the PHE improves the health of the nation via protection and improvement?

Answer 4

• setting up heakth programmes to improve the nation via promotion, with a focus on a particular area such as the recent be clear on cancer campaign
• research projects into behaviours that can improve our knowledge of public health issues
• taking measures when there is a public health concern such as an epidemic or a new virus is in circulation