Inside the Role of a Senior Public Health Strategist: Focus on Climate Change with Angharad Shambler

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, highlighting her responsibilities in ensuring effective vaccination, screening services, and infection control. She speaks on the challenges of addressing health inequalities in a diverse borough like Haringey and emphasises the importance of collaborative partnerships.

A key focus is the impact of climate change on public health. Angharad explains how rising temperatures and severe weather events affect health, including worsening long-term conditions and mental health issues. She elaborates on Haringey's initiatives, such as severe weather preparedness plans and community engagement, to combat these effects.

Listeners will find valuable insights into best practices from other local authorities, the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, and future priorities for public health in the context of climate change. Angharad also offers advice for those considering a career in public health.

This episode is a must-listen for public health professionals, climate advocates, and anyone interested in the intersection of health and the environment.

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