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"Public health can improve health, reduce illness and make our environment locally and globally a great place to live."
Hear from public health professionals about the difference they make to the nation's health.
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"The positive contribution to a family's wellbeing is really satisfying"
Richard is a health visitor
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"My knowledge is forever expanding and I get a lot of job satisfaction."
Vanessa is a health improvement coordinator
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"Practice teaching allows me to guide future school nurses"
Nisha is a specialist community public health nurse
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"There are opportunities for lifelong learning and career progression"
Anthony is a school nurse
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"I enjoy the variety each day brings and working with a dedicated team."
Bruce is a director of public health
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"We work closely with healthcare professionals and people in education."
Sarah is a Tuberculosis nurse specialist
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