PH Spotlight: New episode!
The next episode of our video podcast is now available to watch and this time, we hear from Tim Allison, Director of Public Health for NHS Highland.
Tim began his career as a junior doctor and soon discovered his passion for public health, prompting further training in the Northwest of England. His career took him to East Yorkshire as a consultant and eventually to the role of Director of Public Health for two primary care trusts in the area. He later became Director of Public Health for NHS Highland.
Today’s episode provides an insight into his role, highlighting the diverse and uniquely challenging public health needs of the region which covers a vast geographical area, from isolated islands to critical military bases.
Drawing on his experiences in both England and Scotland, Tim also eloquently outlines the differences in public health frameworks between the two nations.