Public Health Spotlight: A Panoramic Associates Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Public Health Spotlight with Lincoln, Director of Public Health, Torbay Welcome to another episode of Public Health Spotlight, brought to you by Panoramic Associates in partnership with ADPH. In this episode, we’re joined by Lincoln, Director of Public Health for Torbay, for an open and thought-provoking conversation exploring his journey in public health leadership, from his chil...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a compelling episode of Public Health Spotlights. In partnership with ADPH, we’re joined by Peter Roderick, Director of Public Health in York, for a candid and inspiring conversation about his unconventional journey into public health leadership. Peter Roderick opens up about starting his career in music before pivoting into public health—a journey shaped by a lifelong...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to an inspiring episode of Public Health Spotlights. Join host Callum Gardiner as he sits down with Prof Lisa McNally, Director of Public Health at Worcestershire County Council, for a conversation about her unique journey from psychology into the heart of public health leadership. Lisa McNally reflects on her career path, the pivotal moments during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special episode of Public Health Spotlight. In this insightful conversation, host River Simmons sits down with Andrew Taylor to explore his inspiring journey through public health from growing up in Bradford, surrounded by its smoky mill chimneys, to leading public health teams in both Bradford and Waltham Forest. Andrew shares how his personal experiences shaped his...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, we head to Bracknell Forest to hear from Charlotte Pavitt, Director of Public Health (DPH), as she shares her journey and experiences in public health leadership. Charlotte reflects on her non-traditional route into public health, beginning with a background in human biology and a pivotal population health module that inspired her to mov...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Callum Gardiner is joined by Mike Sandys, Director of Public Health for Leicestershire and Rutland. Mike shares his unconventional journey into public health, beginning in health economics and shaped as much by circumstance as ambition. From warehouse work and NHS finance roles to research posts in Oldham and Salford, he reflects on how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Callum is joined by Siobhan Farmer, Director of Public Health for Gloucestershire County Council. Together, they trace Siobhan’s remarkable public health journey from her early university days in physiology and back pain research to hands-on work in health promotion, tackling issues such as childhood obesity, drugs, alcohol, and teenage...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlights, Callum is joined by Christina Gray, Director of Communities and Public Health for Bristol. Together, they explore Christina's inspiring journey from her Scottish roots and early passion for social justice, to her work in grassroots homelessness and youth justice, and finally to her leadership of transformative public health program...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, Callum sits down with Colin Cox, Director of Public Health (DPH) for Cumberland Council, to trace Colin’s journey through three decades of public health leadership in northern England. Colin shares how his unconventional career began with a psychology degree and early work on addiction and substance misuse in Stockport, before moving int...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Public Health Spotlight podcast, host Callum sits down with Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults, Health and Communities for the London Borough of Newham. Jason shares his inspiring journey into public health, sparked by a passion for social justice, child health, and his pivotal work alongside Sir Michael Marmot on the Marmot Review. Jason reflects...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, River Simmons is joined by Katrina Stephens, Director of Public Health (DPH) for Westmorland and Furness. Katrina reflects on her distinctive career journey from studying social policy, through various roles in local authorities and the NHS, to her rapid progression from consultant to DPH. She shares how acting-up opportunities and stron...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of Public Health Spotlights, host Callum sits down with Peter Bradley, the Director of Public Health and Medical Officer of Health for the Government of Jersey. Peter shares his unique and varied career journey, which spans general practice and child health in Yorkshire, to leadership roles in England, Wales, Norway, and now Jersey. He discusses how his ea...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Public Health Spotlights, host River Simmons sits down with Stephen Gunther, the Director of Public Health at Stoke-On-Trent. Stephen shares his fascinating career journey from his early interest in nutrition to holding leadership roles at local, regional, and European levels. He opens up about the personal experiences that acted as motivation in his...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Director Callum Gardiner sits down with Andrew Furber to explore his inspiring journey into public health, from early experiences in Nepal to senior leadership roles across the UK.  Andrew shares the pivotal moments that sparked his passion for public health, especially witnessing preventable illness in remote communities. He discusses the challenges and rewards o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlights, host River Simmons welcomes Helen Gollins, Director of Public Health (DPH) at Trafford, for an insightful discussion about her pathway into public health leadership. Helen recounts her career journey, from early research roles in London and public health intelligence in Manchester, through the rigorous public health training scheme, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlights, host Maisie Hockings is joined by Ruth Tennant, Director of Public Health at Solihull Council. Ruth shares her distinctive journey into the field, which began in public policy and led to her current role via a public health training scheme. She underscores the importance of long-term, broad thinking in securing the greatest health benef...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlights, host Maisie Hockings welcomes Dr. Sandra Husbands, Director of Public Health at the London Borough of Hackney and the City of London. Dr. Sandra Husbands shares her extensive career journey in public health, from her initial medical training to her current role, highlighting a pivotal moment during her experience in Brazil where she rec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, host Maisie Hockings sits down with Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health at East Sussex County Council. Darrell shares his unique journey from architecture to public health, initially starting with HIV prevention volunteer work before advancing through various public health roles.   Throughout the conversation, Darrell discusses the d...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a compelling discussion on gambling harm with Leanne Downie from Betknowmore UK, representatives from Islington Council, and host Maisie Hockings. This episode explores one of today's most critical public health issues! The conversation delves into Betknowmore UK’s mission to tackle gambling harm through holistic support and stigma reduction. Leanne Downie outline...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight , Panoramic Associates' Mia Collett interviews Tim Allison, Director of Public Health for NHS Highland, as they explore his journey through public health leadership and the unique challenges of serving Scotland's Highland region.  The discussion delves into Tim's transition from a junior doctor to Director of Public Health,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another engaging episode of Public Health Spotlight ! This time, host Mia Collett from Panoramic Associates leads a captivating discussion with Jane Bethea, the newly appointed Director of Public Health and Wellbeing for North Northamptonshire Council. Listeners are invited to follow Jane’s remarkable career journey, from her early days as a Consultant in Public Health...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another enlightening episode of Public Health Spotlights! Host, Mia Collett from Panoramic Associates, introduces the episode by shining a spotlight on the inspiring journey of Kate Blackburn, the Director of Public Health for Wiltshire Council.  Listeners are invited to learn about Kate's fascinating career transition from a microbiologist to public health leader,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Public Health Spotlight, host Maisie Hockings sits down with Louise Smith, Deputy Director of Revalidation and Clinical Governance at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Louise delves into her robust career journey, from her early training in Scotland during the mad cow disease and HIV crises to her pivotal roles in public health across the UK. Louise shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Public Health Spotlight," host Mia Collet from Panoramic Associates talks with Steve Maddern, the Director of Public Health at Swindon Borough Council. Steve shares his journey from community pharmacy to leading public health initiatives in Swindon, a diverse and growing town.  Steve discusses his role, which includes protecting and improving the heal...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Public Health Spotlights, host Maisie Hockings welcomes Angharad Shambler, Senior Public Health Strategist at the London Borough of Haringey. Angharad shares her journey into public health, discussing her extensive experience in fields like diabetes prevention, sexual health, and health protection. The conversation delves into Angharad's role, hi...