The United Kingdom Public Health Association (UKPHA) is an independent, UK wide voluntary association, which brings together individuals and organisations from all sectors, who share a common commitment to promoting the public’s health.

The UKPHA is a membership organisation which aims to promote the development of healthy public policy at all levels of government and across all sectors, and to support those working in public health either professionally or in a voluntary capacity.

The UKPHA has three priority objectives:

• Combating health inequalities – working for a fairer, more equitable and healthier society
• Promoting sustainable development – ensuring healthy environments for future generations
• Challenging anti-health forces – promoting health-sustaining production, consumption and employment. Collaborating with businesses to promote socially responsible and healthy products and services.

The North West Centre has its own council and constitution.  The object of the North West Centre is to support and enhance the work, objects and activities of the UKPHA and its members within the North West of England.

The North West Centre represents Public Health in the North West of England and links to national, European and international Public Health communities.

Contact the North West Centre:

Contact the UKPHA or request a membership application form: http://www.ukpha.org.uk/

Recent newsletters by the North West Centre: Spring 2005  Summer 2005 Winter 2005 /06