Digital-first public health: Public Health England’s Digital Strategy

PHE has launched their new Digital Strategy, explaining how they will make best use of digital to meet the needs of their users and fulfill their remit to protect and promote health and reduce inequalities.

PHE will take a digital-first approach to lead the development of new models of public health within the public health system, working with partners including national government, local government, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector, industry, the scientific and academic community and global public health partners.

The strategy sets a common approach for their digital work including principles, clear roles and responsibilities, and standards for digital development. It describes the current state of digital within PHE and what they plan to do in 2017 to 2018.

The strategy can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/digital-first-public-health