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Director of Public Health for Walsall announced
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Walsall Council has appointed Nadia Inglis as permanent Director of Public Health following a selection process.
Nadia is a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health with an MBChB from Bristol, and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Warwick. She joined Walsall Council at the end of November 2022 as a Consultant in Public Health, with a lead for inequalities, substance misuse and mental wellbeing. She has been Interim Director of Public Health for Walsall since September 2023.
Before joining Walsall Council, she worked at Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council as a Consultant in Public Health and lead for Health Protection, where she had a significant role in the pandemic response.
“ I am delighted that Nadia will be continuing as Director of Public Health for Walsall. Her role is essential to improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of our population, as well as delivering vital public health services.
Nadia brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the position. We look forward to continuing collaborating with her as we work towards our We are Walsall 2040 ambition for a healthier Walsall. “
“ I am absolutely thrilled to be taking up the permanent position as Director of Public Health. We are keen to progress our work in enhancing the health and wellbeing of Walsall communities, recognising the current challenges we face in the borough and across the Black Country.
The core work of public health and local government, working alongside key partners and our communities, is focused on creating a healthy and prosperous borough. This involves building an environment in which people can thrive, empowering people and professionals to have the right conversations about health and that our residents get the support they need.
I am excited to be continuing to work with our dedicated Public Health team to serve our local communities. “
The Director of Public Health’s upcoming annual report ‘Healthy and Well: Adding Life to Years in Walsall’ celebrates the progress made in health and public health over the last 100 years and outlines the challenges and opportunities ahead. The report can be read on the Council’s Committee Management and Information System (CMIS).
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