Prevention Matters: A Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland

Scotland’s population health is in decline, with widening health inequalities. The forthcoming Population Health Framework will set out the national, cross-sector approach to improving health and equity over the next decade.

Leading this work is the Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) – a unique partnership between Sir Michael Marmot’s Institute of Health Equity, Public Health Scotland and three local areas (Aberdeen City, North Ayrshire & South Lanarkshire). CHES is driving whole-system action to improve health equity nationally and locally.

This interactive session will introduce the Framework, highlight the work of CHES, and challenge delegates to think about what can be done to improve the health of the population.

Speakers

Paul Johnston

Chief Executive, Public Health Scotland

Paul was appointed Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland in March 2023. Prior to this role, Paul spent eight years as a member of the Executive Team and Corporate Board in the Scottish Government.

Ruth Glassborow

Director of Population Health and Wellbeing, Public Health Scotland

Ruth brings deep expertise in driving national policy change and translating it into impactful, sustained improvements across public services.

Michael Kellet

Director of Strategy, Governance and Performance, Public Health Scotland

As Director of Strategy, Governance & Performance, Michael’s focus is to ensure PHS makes an effective contribution to improving Scotland’s public health, and that the organisation is best equipped to meet that challenge.

Angiolina Foster CBE

Board Chair, Public Health Scotland

Angiolina is a highly respected public service leader with experience across local and national government, the third sector, and the NHS.

Jane O’Donnell

Chief Executive, COSLA

Jane O’Donnell was appointed the Chief Executive of COSLA, the voice of local government in Scotland, in March 2023.

Dr Carey Lunan

Chair and Senior Medical Advisor, Scottish Deep End Project

Dr Carey Lunan worked as an NHS GP for 20 years, mainly in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, including homeless services.

Susan Webb

Director of Public Health, NHS Grampian

Susan Webb is the Director of Public Health at NHS Grampian and Chair of the Scottish Directors of Public Health.

Craig Hatton

Chief Executive, North Ayrshire Council

Craig Hatton is Chief Executive of North Ayrshire Council and the Solace Scotland Lead for Climate Change. A qualified building surveyor, he brings over 30 years of local government experience, leading services that put communities at the heart of delivery.

Richard Foggo

Director of Population Health, Scottish Government

Richard Foggo is the Director of Population Health at the Scottish Government. He was Director of Covid Public Health from March 2020 – June 2022.

Leanne McBride

Community activist and facilitator, Chance2Change

Leanne McBride is a dedicated community activist and facilitator for Chance2Change, a peer support group in Drumchapel that focuses on amplifying community voice to address health inequalities.