The conference explored the contribution that DsPH and their teams make to creating better services – particularly in the context of World Class Commissioning. There was also a facilitated session around the workforce which will inform a DH funded project around the DPH role and function. The report and evaluation will be available shortly.
Presentations were received from:

• Frank Atherton, President, ADPH
• Claire Whittington, Acting Director of Commissioning, Department of Health
• Paul Cosford, Regional Director of Public Health, East of England
• Catherine Swann, Associate Director, Centre for Public Health Excellence, NICE
• Nicola Close, Chief Executive, ADPH
• Nicola Benge, Birmingham East and North
• Chris Packham, Nottingham City
• Caroline Gamlin, Somerset
• Sir Muir Gray, Chief Knowledge Officer, NHS