The public health system and health promotion organizations of England

Abstract

In the article we present the lessons learned from studying the public health system and health promotion organizations of England, to determine the possible directions for further development of the Hungarian health promotion network. We briefly describe the main roles of the public administration levels and organizations in the public health system, present relevant strategies and legislation affecting the development and functioning of the public health system, and summarize the tasks and activities of organizations at national, regional and community level. In England, health promotion organizations carry out their tasks at different levels of operation defined by the law. Organizations of Public Health England play an indispensable role in the vertical and horizontal alignment of public health activities and in the coordination of public health services. Public health research organizations are often involved in the decision-making process. Public health organizations work in a network to promote co-operation and partnerships to provide a better flow of information and knowledge transfer.