About ADPH London

The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) for London represents Directors of Public Health (DsPH) in London’s 32 local authorities and the City of London, supporting them to improve and protect the health of local populations.

Formed shortly before the transition of public health services from the NHS to local authorities in 2013, ADPH London is the regional network of the Association of Directors of Public Health UK network, and a key part of the wider health and care system in London.

We work closely with partners across Local Government and in the Health and Care sector. Members are supported by a small programme office, hosted by the London Borough of Haringey.

Through ADPH London, DsPH work together to address issues that can either only be successfully tackled on a pan-London basis, and/or that enhance the ability of boroughs to meet their responsibilities locally. e.g., through delivering efficiencies, sharing of best practice, reducing duplication, and improving coordination of related work.

ADPH London is jointly Chaired by Dr Will Maimaris, Director of Public Health for Haringey and Dr Nicole Klynman, Director of Public Health for Bexley. They are supported by 2 Vice-Chairs, Kirsten Watters, Director of Public Health for Camden and Sangeeta Leahy, Director of Public Health for Southwark.