Wellbeing

In line with the Faculty's Focus Areas for Action and in agreement with the FPH Board, the purpose of the Faculty’s Wellbeing work is to support the creation of a resilient, diverse, and inclusive public health workforce in the UK and globally.

Working with FPH members and system partners, the Faculty will advocate for the best conditions for health and support the public health workforce as we meet the challenges of today and prepare for the future, supporting the creation of a resilient, diverse, and inclusive public health workforce.

Workplan

Work collaboratively across the four nations and with partners to influence and promote awareness of the factors that impact on wellbeing at work
Advocate for the reduction of work stressors and improvements in job quality, through lobbying and influencing national policies and promoting self-care

Promote FPH, local, and national resources and gather feedback from regions on current challenges and areas for improvement

Draw on evidence to understand drivers of public health workforce wellbeing and promote the importance of employee health and wellbeing in the immediate, mid, and long-term through all FPH communications and resources, to support employers in taking responsibility for the workforce's wellbeing

Advocate for parity of terms and conditions for all public health Consultants, including Directors.
Advocate for parity of esteem for all public health Consultants – i.e. they work as system leaders at strategic or senior management level and have the same professional status irrespective of local line management arrangements.

Work with specific segments of the FPH membership, such as Practitioners, Specialty Registrars, Consultants/Directors of Public Health and Academia, to identify or provide targeted support

In order to support our wellbeing work, the Faculty has introduced the new role of Wellbeing Champion.

Role Aims

Supporting the wellbeing of the public health workforce, who are facing increasingly complex challenges
Working with partners to ensure improved clarity, equity, and experience for public health practitioners across their career pathway

Role Objectives

To raise awareness and knowledge at regional level of the individual and systemic factors that impact on public health workforce wellbeing
To promote FPH, local, and national resources on wellbeing at work
To gather feedback from the region on current challenges and areas for improvement

Key Responsibilities

Raising awareness, offering support, and promoting best practice regarding workplace wellbeing matters in the region or country
Gathering resources on wellbeing at work and examples of good practice and sharing with the Faculty for publication on website
Gathering feedback from the region or country on current challenges and areas for improvement
Liaising and meeting with other workforce Wellbeing Champions – the FPH Wellbeing Champion Network – to share good practice and contribute to a better understanding of the issues
Advising on the Faculty's Wellbeing Strategy
Linking with other wellbeing-related roles across the regions and four nations (e.g.: NHS England Health and Wellbeing Guardians and the Workforce Wellbeing Champion Network in Scotland)