Celebrating London’s Public Health Workforce
The London Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH London) is proud to celebrate the extraordinary people who make up London’s public health workforce this Public Health Workforce Week, 5-9 October 2026.
Under the theme Many Paths. One Purpose., we are shining a spotlight on professionals from across the capital whose diverse backgrounds, experiences and career journeys are united by a shared commitment to improving and protecting the health of Londoners.
Throughout the week, we are showcasing a series of workforce profiles that demonstrate the breadth, diversity and impact of public health careers. The featured individuals represent a wide range of professional backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, psychology, sociology, communications, social work, education and local government, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of modern public health.
Public health professionals work across communities, local authorities, the NHS, education, voluntary organisations and wider public services to prevent ill health, tackle inequalities and create the conditions that enable people to live healthier lives. Their contribution has never been more important as London continues to address complex health challenges and work towards reducing persistent health inequalities.
Dr Janet Djomba, DPH Barnet and Shannon Katiyo, DPH Wandsworth and Richmond boroughs, ADPH London Co-Leads for Workforce, said:
“Public Health Workforce Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the people whose expertise, passion and commitment help improve the health and wellbeing of Londoners every day. Public health is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. The stories we are sharing this week demonstrate that there is no single route into the profession, but there is a shared purpose that unites us all: creating healthier, fairer communities.”
The campaign highlights the journeys of public health professionals from across London, including specialists in health protection, health improvement, commissioning, workforce development, programme management and community health. Their experiences illustrate how public health benefits from people bringing different skills, perspectives and life experiences to the profession.
Featured profiles include professionals whose careers began in clinical practice, social care, psychology, administration, research and local government, demonstrating that impact in public health can be achieved through many different routes. The profiles also celebrate the importance of mentorship, lifelong learning, partnership working and the collective effort required to improve population health across the capital.
Our localised celebration forms part of the wider Public Health Workforce Week campaign, coordinated nationally by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), which aims to recognise and champion the people who contribute to protecting and improving the nation’s health.
We are publishing a special workforce-themed edition of our biweekly newsletter and will share the profiles, reflections and experiences of public health professionals across our digital channels, providing an opportunity to recognise the dedication and achievements of the workforce, we are proud to serve.