NORTH EAST PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER SHOWCASE EVENT - 18 MARCH 2026
“Careers in Public Health - Be the Change: Shape Health, Shape Lives”
The North East Public Health Practitioner Showcase, held on 18 March 2026 at Sunderland City Hall, brought together practitioners, apprentices, analysts, academics, and system partners from across the region to celebrate good practice, share learning, and strengthen the regional public health workforce pipeline. The event demonstrated the breadth of practitioner‑led work taking place across the North East, highlighting innovative approaches in prevention, community engagement, health inequalities, workforce development, and applied research.
Across the day, people took part in interactive workshops and facilitated discussions that showcased real‑world projects making a tangible difference in local communities. Presentations emphasised the importance of co‑production with people in the region, the use of data and insight to drive targeted interventions, and collaboration across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes. Several sessions focused on the role of apprenticeships and early‑career pathways in building a sustainable workforce, while others explored the increasing integration of digital tools, behavioural science, and lived‑experience insight into frontline practice. The showcase also provided a valuable platform for networking, enabling practitioners at all stages of their careers to connect, share challenges, and learn from one another. The emphasis on reflective practice and peer learning helped reinforce the collective ambition to strengthen the regional system’s capacity and capability.
Overall, the event reaffirmed the North East’s commitment to supporting a competent, confident, and values‑driven public health workforce one that is equipped to respond to current challenges while shaping a healthier, fairer future for communities across the region.
