In recent years and as we have navigated an unprecedented global pandemic, public health professionals have regularly been seen and heard from in the media, highlighting the vital role of these professionals to the public.
But protecting the public from infectious diseases like COVID-19 is just one aspect of the job. Every day, dedicated public health professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes to protect the well-being of our communities, as well as preventing ill-health.
They work in a vast variety of areas, including mental health, suicide prevention, obesity prevention, harm relating to alcohol and smoking, environmental hazards, and more.
What's more, with a struggling NHS, longer waiting times, and a mental health crisis, the need for a well-trained and diverse public health workforce is ever-growing.