Professor Jim McManus
University of Hertfordshire, Life science, Department Member
- Public Health, Health Psychology, Bioethics, Social Determinants of Health, Catholic Theology, Catholic Social Teaching, and 41 moreCatholic Social Science Theory, Public Health Ethics (Research Methodology), Carmelite Spirituality, Religion & Public Health, Public health and local government, Aging, Urban Planning, HIV/AIDS, Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Gay And Lesbian Studies, Public Health Policy, Local Government, Homophobia, Health Behaviour Change, Behaviour change, Community psychology prevention mental health promotion, Public Sector Management, Homophobic Bullying, Catholic Moral Theology, Science and Religion, Historical Theology, Philosophical Theology, Psychology of Religion, Spirituality & Mysticism, Psychology of Evil, Problem of Evil, Christian Mysticism, Spirituality & Psychology, Mystical Theology, St. John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, History of Discalced Carmelites Order, History of Carmelite Order, Santa Teresa de Ávila, San Juan de la Cruz, Patristic Studies, Patristics, pATROLOGY, Addiction Behaviour, and Behavior changeedit
- Chartered Psychologist, Chartered Scientist, Registered Public Health Specialist. Associate Fellow, British Psycholog... moreChartered Psychologist, Chartered Scientist, Registered Public Health Specialist. Associate Fellow, British Psychological Society, Fellow, Royal Society of Biology.
Director of Public Health, Hertfordshire County Council, Hertfordshire UK (Serving a Population of 1.2m people, England's 5th largest Public Health System.)
Deputy Chair, National Institute of Health Research Programme Board for Public Health
Chair, National Whole Systems Approaches to Obesity Programme Advisory Group
Membership Secretary, Association of Directors of Public Health (UK)
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Experienced Director of Public Health with 25 year track record of strategic, policy and service leadership in NHS, Voluntary Sector, Local Government and the Commercial Sector. Strong interest in organisational psychology and leadership. 25 years’ equality and diversity leadership experience.edit
This paper has now been published in the Pastoral Review. July 2019. You may obtain a copy from them or by emailing me
This is an invited presentation to NHS, local authority , faith sector and voluntary sector professionals in Southwark on working with Faiths.
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This is the 2018 update of my lecture to postgraduate public health, health and pharmacy students on leadership
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This is the preparatory reading for a workshop on policy analysis and strategy development for local government management graduate trainees and public health specialty registrars and trainees
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This document was produced for a Webinar for the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADHP www.adph.org.uk ) on 27th April 2017 in partnership with Public Health England (PHE www.gov.uk/phe) Hertfordshire County Council... more
This document was produced for a Webinar for the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADHP www.adph.org.uk ) on 27th April 2017 in partnership with Public Health England (PHE www.gov.uk/phe) Hertfordshire County Council (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk) and the Health Psychology in Public Health Network (HPPHN www.hppn.org.uk ).
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This document was produced for a Webinar for the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADHP www.adph.org.uk ) on 27th April 2017 in partnership with Public Health England (PHE www.gov.uk/phe) Hertfordshire County Council... more
This document was produced for a Webinar for the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADHP www.adph.org.uk ) on 27th April 2017 in partnership with Public Health England (PHE www.gov.uk/phe) Hertfordshire County Council (www.hertfordshire.gov.uk) and the Health Psychology in Public Health Network (HPPHN www.hppn.org.uk ).
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This is the pre course material for the first session of a series of workshops aimed at introducing public health principles, science and practice for people who are not from a public health background
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Conference workshop presentation on the future of HIV services in England. This presentation deals with work on place based approaches to HIV care and services in Hertfordshire
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A delegate pack for a series of workshops on Catholic Understanding of the calling to service of people who are ill or disabled
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This is an invited session for a study day for the English national Keogh Clinical Fellows. It's a Director of Public Health's personal takes on some aspects of the English Public Health System
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This is the pre course reading materials for the first session of a series of public health learning workshops for people who are not from a public health background
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Pre course reading and prep materials draft for a public health leadership session
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This is the pre-course preparation materials for a masterclass on public sector and public health leadership and collaborative working, for people preparing for registration with the UK Public Health Register as practitioners in public... more
This is the pre-course preparation materials for a masterclass on public sector and public health leadership and collaborative working, for people preparing for registration with the UK Public Health Register as practitioners in public health
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This is a workshop developed for a local multi agency partnership, including Business/ Commercial, Statutory and Voluntary Sectors, on what strategic and practical action we can take together to address issues of employment and mental... more
This is a workshop developed for a local multi agency partnership, including Business/ Commercial, Statutory and Voluntary Sectors, on what strategic and practical action we can take together to address issues of employment and mental health, from promoting mentally healthy workplaces to keeping people with mental health issues at work.
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2016 During Mental Health Awareness Week a few of our employers in Hertfordshire had me going round done some talks to their Managers and HR teams on the important things for them to do. I use this document in workshops for employers.
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This is a slide deck for a session with new trustees of an HIV charity, on the role and scope of what public health does
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This document is a teaching session on navigating the structural and policy issues in the NHS post 2013
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A presentation which summarises which types of behaviour change approach might best be used in which policy setting
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A powerpoint session for a CPD session or introductory session for masters students on health behaviour change
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A teaching document and blogpost on how to orientate behaviour change. Aimed at masters students. Accompanies a powerpoint presentation
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Teaching document given for theological reflection and study days on theology and health
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Joint Presentation from the University College London and National Co-ordinating Centre for Mental Health short course on Public Mental Health.2 day short course: Monday 31. March –Tuesday 1 April 2014. Please note that another... more
Joint Presentation from the University College London and National Co-ordinating Centre for Mental Health short course on Public Mental Health.2 day short course: Monday 31. March –Tuesday 1 April 2014.
Please note that another version of this paper on the Crisis Care Concordat is available. That paper wrongly describes me as a Dr. (I am not a Doctor.) https://www.crisiscareconcordat.org.uk/inspiration/5856/
The Hertfordshire JSNA for Mental Health is in process of being updates since Prof Campion undertook it
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/jsna/jsna-documents.aspx?searchInput=&page=3&resultsPerPage=10&view=card#resultsContainer
You can find Prof Campion’s UCL JSNA for Hertfordshire in full here https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/jsna/jsna-documents.aspx?searchInput=UCL&page=1&resultsPerPage=10&view=card
Please note that another version of this paper on the Crisis Care Concordat is available. That paper wrongly describes me as a Dr. (I am not a Doctor.) https://www.crisiscareconcordat.org.uk/inspiration/5856/
The Hertfordshire JSNA for Mental Health is in process of being updates since Prof Campion undertook it
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/jsna/jsna-documents.aspx?searchInput=&page=3&resultsPerPage=10&view=card#resultsContainer
You can find Prof Campion’s UCL JSNA for Hertfordshire in full here https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/jsna/jsna-documents.aspx?searchInput=UCL&page=1&resultsPerPage=10&view=card
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A presentation at the University of Hertfordshire Future of Public Health Masterclass and Launch Event for the new Herts Public Health Connect Website on what might be next for Public Health Approaches
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This document was produced to support Churches and emergency planners to understand the role and response of Churches in responding to major incidents and disasters, and being involved in planning for emergencies. It was the theological... more
This document was produced to support Churches and emergency planners to understand the role and response of Churches in responding to major incidents and disasters, and being involved in planning for emergencies. It was the theological companion to the English Government Guidelines on Faith Communities and Civil Resilience
Research Interests: Disaster Studies, Disaster risk management, Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Emergency Aid, and 7 moreFaith communities and social service / development, Emergency planning and management, Community Based Disaster Management, Emergency and Disaster Management, Community capacity development and Disaster Management, Church and Social Development, and Faith Based Social Service Organizations Changing Social Policy
Presentation from the University College London and National Co-ordinating Centre for Mental Health short course on Public Mental Health.2 day short course: Monday 31. March –Tuesday 1 April 2014.
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This teaching aid seeks to synthesis research on leadership in distributed systems and propose a model of leadership which works for public health in the new context of public health in England
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As part of the work of developing typologies and balanced strategies of where behaviour change fits into an overall public health strategty, this teaching aid is intended to provide a first step towards a conceptual scheme or architecture... more
As part of the work of developing typologies and balanced strategies of where behaviour change fits into an overall public health strategty, this teaching aid is intended to provide a first step towards a conceptual scheme or architecture of behaviour change
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McManus, J. Rethinking Leadership for a synodal Church. Pastoral Review. 2024, July; Volume 20 Issue 3: 42-45 This work considers leadership from the perspective of what psychological science, the movement for Synodality in the Catholic... more
McManus, J. Rethinking Leadership for a synodal Church. Pastoral Review. 2024, July; Volume 20 Issue 3: 42-45
This work considers leadership from the perspective of what psychological science, the movement for Synodality in the Catholic Church, and Catholic tradtition can contrinute to leadership practice. It argues that the movement for Synodality in the Church presents a requirement to rethink how we conceptualise and practice Leadership. The article proposes six hallmarks of a way forward including that Leadership formation requires dialoguing perspectives from leadership studies and psychology with Catholic tradition and anthropology; that leadership requires practice of the virtues; and that leadership is oriented towards mission and service. Synodal principles should lie at the heart of leadership practice.
This work considers leadership from the perspective of what psychological science, the movement for Synodality in the Catholic Church, and Catholic tradtition can contrinute to leadership practice. It argues that the movement for Synodality in the Church presents a requirement to rethink how we conceptualise and practice Leadership. The article proposes six hallmarks of a way forward including that Leadership formation requires dialoguing perspectives from leadership studies and psychology with Catholic tradition and anthropology; that leadership requires practice of the virtues; and that leadership is oriented towards mission and service. Synodal principles should lie at the heart of leadership practice.
Research Interests: Practical theology, Leadership, Pastoral Theology, Christian Leadership, Church Leadership, and 7 moreChurch Leadership & Ministry, Christian leadership development, Synodality, Virtuous Leadership, Research Which Seeks to Observe Current Leadership Development Practices, Synodalité, and Synodality and Church Governance
This paper discusses the contribution of Psychology during the Covid-19 Pandemic, and draws lessons learned for the future, from prevention to response and recovery. It makes a series of recommendations and also identifies "acid tests"... more
This paper discusses the contribution of Psychology during the Covid-19 Pandemic, and draws lessons learned for the future, from prevention to response and recovery. It makes a series of recommendations and also identifies "acid tests" for future pandemic response
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Meads C, Pennant M, McManus J, Bayliss S. Dissemination of a systematic review of UK research on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health. Poster. Dublin, VII Annual Meeting of HTAi, 6<sup>th</sup> -... more
Meads C, Pennant M, McManus J, Bayliss S. Dissemination of a systematic review of UK research on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health. Poster. Dublin, VII Annual Meeting of HTAi, 6<sup>th</sup> - 9<sup>th</sup> June 2010.
In 2021, during a drug-related death crisis in the UK, the Government published its ten-year drugs strategy. This article, written in collaboration with the Faculty of Public Health and the Association of Directors of Public Health,... more
In 2021, during a drug-related death crisis in the UK, the Government published its ten-year drugs strategy. This article, written in collaboration with the Faculty of Public Health and the Association of Directors of Public Health, assesses whether this Strategy is evidence-based and consistent with international calls to promote public health approaches to drugs, which put ‘people, health and human rights at the centre’. Elements of the Strategy are welcome, including the promise of significant funding for drug treatment services, the effects of which will depend on how it is utilized by services and local commissioners and whether it is sustained. However, unevidenced and harmful measures to deter drug use by means of punishment continue to be promoted, which will have deleterious impacts on people who use drugs. An effective public health approach to drugs should tackle population-level risk factors, which may predispose to harmful patterns of drug use, including adverse childho...
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A paper which seeks to identify the key system steps to working together on better health for the population after the Covid-19 pandemic
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This chapter examines the changing positioning of public health, moving between the National Health Service (NHS) and local government. The strategic movement, across both developed and developing countries, from concentrating health... more
This chapter examines the changing positioning of public health, moving between the National Health Service (NHS) and local government. The strategic movement, across both developed and developing countries, from concentrating health resources on communicable disease to a focus on non-communicable disease, is a response to modern epidemics of obesity, alcohol-related diseases, and the politics of health care. However, communicable diseases can still have major health, social, and economic impacts, as demonstrated by the potential pandemic caused by the rapid global of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Clearly, austerity budgets have an effect on the health of particular segments of the population, with those people at the lower end of the social gradient being most affected by both quality of the environment and availability of health and social care. Public Health was incorporated into the NHS in 1974, and then, influenced by the Marmot Review (2010), it was returned to local authorities in 2013. Building on the 'science' of public health, public health professionals have been challenged to develop skills in the 'art' of public health that are required to influence policy change and systems leadership within their wider remit in local authorities.
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Foreword by the Chair of the Commission When I was asked to chair this Birmingham University Policy Commission on Healthy Ageing, I thought 'Where better to host such an important investigation?'. Birmingham is a multicultural... more
Foreword by the Chair of the Commission When I was asked to chair this Birmingham University Policy Commission on Healthy Ageing, I thought 'Where better to host such an important investigation?'. Birmingham is a multicultural city. Its 'super-diverse' population provides an ideal opportunity to explore the implications of ageing for ethnically diverse people from across the world. This is a subject area in which there is a paucity of research. The Policy Commission found a need to recognise and accommodate super-diversity and also that cultural sensitivity should be a vital component in the planning of future services for the elderly. It is, of course, a great success that the proportion of people aged over 60 years is growing faster than any other age group. But, we heard from those giving evidence to the Commission that patterns of ill-health in the older population reflect those in earlier life, with poverty being the most significant causal factor of early death...
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This briefing, focuses on a population health approach to understanding trauma, stress and recovery after covid for churches and faith communities. This is the first paper in a series of three. The second paper will focus on recovery and... more
This briefing, focuses on a population health approach to understanding trauma, stress and recovery after covid for churches and faith communities.
This is the first paper in a series of three. The second paper will focus on recovery and mission and the third on Leadership
https://gohealth.org.uk/blog/resilience-trauma-and-pastoral-recovery-a-briefing-for-faith-communities/?category=go_health
This is the first paper in a series of three. The second paper will focus on recovery and mission and the third on Leadership
https://gohealth.org.uk/blog/resilience-trauma-and-pastoral-recovery-a-briefing-for-faith-communities/?category=go_health
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call for psychologists to be more proactive in challenging homophobia and sexual prejudice. THE recent histories of bothpsychology and the struggle forlesbian and gay rights are closely intertwined. Here we argue that psychology has long... more
call for psychologists to be more proactive in challenging homophobia and sexual prejudice. THE recent histories of bothpsychology and the struggle forlesbian and gay rights are closely intertwined. Here we argue that psychology has long been, and unfortunately remains, profoundly ambivalent with regard to proper recognition and effective support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. We offer some brief critical reflection on the role of psychology in effectively tackling homophobia and hate crimes and argue that we need creative and insightful psychological research to support struggles for policy reform and individual LGBT rights. In order for this to
Housing and health improvement. Improving health - evidence for local government #1 (2010), by Jim McManus. This is the first of a series of papers designed to be practical, evidence-based treatments of what the issues are which local... more
Housing and health improvement. Improving health - evidence for local government #1 (2010), by Jim McManus. This is the first of a series of papers designed to be practical, evidence-based treatments of what the issues are which local government with its partners can really work on to improve health. This first paper is on housing. This paper seeks to summarise the evidence of what local government and social housing partners can do in relation to health, and clarify some of the key concepts to help develop an effective approach.
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The Lesbian and Gay Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society (BPS) welcomes the move by the British Government to introduce Civil Partnerships in December 2005. However, civil partnerships are not the same thing as... more
The Lesbian and Gay Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society (BPS) welcomes the move by the British Government to introduce Civil Partnerships in December 2005. However, civil partnerships are not the same thing as marriage. We also agree with the resolution by the American Psychological Association (APA), which argues that laws against same-sex marriage are a form of discrimination based on sexual orientation. In spite of the introduction of civil partnerships, laws against same-sex marriage still operate in the United Kingdom.
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AbstractLegislation is both a way of normatively defining needs and a means of responding to them. The relationship between legislation and social policy is complex and in HIV and Sexual Health work use of legislation is sometimes poor.... more
AbstractLegislation is both a way of normatively defining needs and a means of responding to them. The relationship between legislation and social policy is complex and in HIV and Sexual Health work use of legislation is sometimes poor. Practice in statutory and increasingly non-statutory sectors must relate to legislation. A number of areas of law including Health and Safety Law, Childcare, Family Law, Medical Law and Social Services Law have relevance for HIV work. Legislation can be used as a way of promoting better professional practice through training and standard/competency development. The paper discusses the role of legislation in bringing about equality or inequality and provides strategies for workers who wish to use legislation to promote better practice and greater equality in HIV and Sexual Health related work
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PSYCHOLOGISTS should consider their relationship with the voluntary and community sectors (VCS). Here we outline the potential returns for all when collaborating, and the potential consequences of making assumptions about the role of... more
PSYCHOLOGISTS should consider their relationship with the voluntary and community sectors (VCS). Here we outline the potential returns for all when collaborating, and the potential consequences of making assumptions about the role of psychology in this process. Our insights are ...
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ships with the voluntary sector. The Psychologist, 19(3), pp. 156–158. For guidance on citations see FAQs. c ○ [not recorded] Version: [not recorded] Link(s) to article on publisher’s website:
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A briefing on a Public Health approach to trauma and stress beyond the pandemic, designed for public health teams.
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A document published by government in 2009 on faith communities and pandemic flu. A sister document to the government publication "Key Resources, Key Communities" On Faith Communities and Emergency Preparedness
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Mandatory report (JSNA) on the state of support for subjects with Learning Disabilities for Birmingham City Council Local Authority.
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Copyright and Moral Rights for the articles on this site are retained by the individual authors and/or other copy-right owners. For more information on Open Research Online's data policy on reuse of materials please consult the... more
Copyright and Moral Rights for the articles on this site are retained by the individual authors and/or other copy-right owners. For more information on Open Research Online's data policy on reuse of materials please consult the policies page. ... Building partnerships between ...
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Mandatory report (JSNA) on the state of support for subjects with Learning Disabilities for Birmingham City Council Local Authority.
This is the October 2020 guidance produced by Directors of Public Health in England on how to suppress continuing outbreaks of Sars-CoV-2 . This guidance preceded the February 2021 guidance produced by Directors of Public Health in... more
This is the October 2020 guidance produced by Directors of Public Health in England on how to suppress continuing outbreaks of Sars-CoV-2 . This guidance preceded the February 2021 guidance produced by Directors of Public Health in England on how to exit the pandemic phase of SARS-CoV-2 and live with the virus circulating for some time. This document seeks to including epidemiological and behavioural and psychological insights into practical strategies for local Public Health Teams
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This is the February 2021 guidance produced by Directors of Public Health in England on how to exit the pandemic phase of SARS-CoV-2 and live with the virus circulating for some time. This document seeks to including epidemiological and... more
This is the February 2021 guidance produced by Directors of Public Health in England on how to exit the pandemic phase of SARS-CoV-2 and live with the virus circulating for some time. This document seeks to including epidemiological and behavioural and psychological insights into practical strategies for local Public Health Teams
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Greg Fell and Jim McManus discuss recent reports on public health in local government six years after transfer of functions from the NHS. The paper can be found at the BMJ links below. Any earlier draft has been withdrawn now the paper... more
Greg Fell and Jim McManus discuss recent reports on public health in local government six years after transfer of functions from the NHS.
The paper can be found at the BMJ links below. Any earlier draft has been withdrawn now the paper has been published.
The paper can be found at the BMJ links below. Any earlier draft has been withdrawn now the paper has been published.
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A book chapter on the role of local government in England in addressing health inequalities
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A paper which considers Public Health in theological context, informed by Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
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What can a public health and interdisciplinary approach bring to the Church's efforts to prevent and redress sex abuse of children and vulnerable adults? This paper explores the issue of sex abuse from an interdisciplinary public health... more
What can a public health and interdisciplinary approach bring to the Church's efforts to prevent and redress sex abuse of children and vulnerable adults? This paper explores the issue of sex abuse from an interdisciplinary public health perspective and suggests actions.
The Pastoral Review, Volume 15, Issue 1 pp 26-32 July 2019
The Pastoral Review, Volume 15, Issue 1 pp 26-32 July 2019
Research Interests: Sexual Abuse, Practical theology, Safeguarding, Sexual Ethics, Ecclesiology, and 11 morePastoral Theology, Religious congregations and monastic orders, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Child Sexual Abuse, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Child Health and Development, Safeguarding adults, Safeguarding children, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, The Media and the Catholic Church in Ireland: Reporting Clerical Child Sex Abuse, sexual abuse Roman Catholic Church, and Catholic Sexual Ethics
This publication looks at effective scrutiny of local strategies to prevent or reduce suicide, focusing on context and relevance for scrutiny, quality improvement and the role of scrutiny and provides 10 questions for scrutiny committees... more
This publication looks at effective scrutiny of local strategies to prevent or reduce suicide, focusing on context and relevance for scrutiny, quality improvement and the role of scrutiny and provides 10 questions for scrutiny committees to ask.
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A paper on how developments in our understanding of mental health should be reflected in our theology and ecclesiology and what we may do.
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The 2018 edition of the English and Welsh guidelines on hospital and healthcare chaplaincy from the Catholic Church.
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An article in the Pastoral Review discussing the background to a resource on HIV , funded by Public Health England, for people of faith, designed to reduce stigma and support people with HIV
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“Science”, truth claims and “gender theory”: the good, the bad and the disingenuous Multiple accounts purporting to be “scientific” currently exist across social, policy and clinical discourse on gender variation/gender theory. The... more
“Science”, truth claims and “gender theory”: the good, the bad and the disingenuous
Multiple accounts purporting to be “scientific” currently exist across social, policy and clinical discourse on gender variation/gender theory. The recent publication of the England CASS review has stirred rather than settled debate on what constitutes science and evidence on this issue. This contested debate finds its way into theological and pastoral discourse.
This paper suggests three major problems in how science is used and misused in this debate:
1. often the approach starts, like the debate on same-sex sexuality, from a pre-existing position which people seek to bolster through claims to scientific authority rather than an inquiry open to discern relevant sources to inform Christian practice.
2. The recourse to multiple disciplines of social theory, social science and biomedical science mean there are multiple ways in which what constitutes “science” on this issue and for whom.
It is suggested that a deeper dialogue on what different forms of knowledge can bring to the issue of gender theory can inform theological discussions surrounding transgender issues, fostering more inclusive perspectives within religious communities. The paper suggests as starting place for theory and practice privileging the lived experience of gender-diverse people.
1. Bad use of science is thoroughgoing in Catholic magisterial and many theological responses to sexuality (I will use the example of homosexuality – bad psychology and ignorance of recent science ).
2. This is also very visible in theology on trans people. In some ways the playbook of bad use of science on sexuality has been drafted into bad use now on gender issues
a. Bad use of statistical and biological “normal” distributions when most biological variables are continua.
b. Derivation of moral norms from perceived biological norms which aren’t norms
c. Incoherent anthropology which seems to be based on biology rather than accepting the humen being as a bio-psycho-spiritual-social complex manifold
d. Doesn’t engage with this complexity
3. Not only is the conceptualisation of what good science is wrong but science comes in service of pre-chosen values, it does not come on its own terms where in a Catholic approach we would respect its autonomy. It comes harnessed and weaponised
4. This is not a constructive or honest way to do science and produces a theology that isn’t consistent with catholic tradition on scientific work. If “truth cannot contradict truth” that does mean
5. We need a better discussion on what good science looks like in this field and what it means for good theology. All of the things above should have theological implications
6. That means we have to reckon with the multiplicity of scientific disciplines that can be brought to bear here – from biology and genetics to psychology and sociology.
a. There are models of how to do this
i. Transdisciplinarity
ii. Metamodernity
iii. The methodology underpinning the English national strategy on social science in public health (I only mention this because I was an author)
Multiple accounts purporting to be “scientific” currently exist across social, policy and clinical discourse on gender variation/gender theory. The recent publication of the England CASS review has stirred rather than settled debate on what constitutes science and evidence on this issue. This contested debate finds its way into theological and pastoral discourse.
This paper suggests three major problems in how science is used and misused in this debate:
1. often the approach starts, like the debate on same-sex sexuality, from a pre-existing position which people seek to bolster through claims to scientific authority rather than an inquiry open to discern relevant sources to inform Christian practice.
2. The recourse to multiple disciplines of social theory, social science and biomedical science mean there are multiple ways in which what constitutes “science” on this issue and for whom.
It is suggested that a deeper dialogue on what different forms of knowledge can bring to the issue of gender theory can inform theological discussions surrounding transgender issues, fostering more inclusive perspectives within religious communities. The paper suggests as starting place for theory and practice privileging the lived experience of gender-diverse people.
1. Bad use of science is thoroughgoing in Catholic magisterial and many theological responses to sexuality (I will use the example of homosexuality – bad psychology and ignorance of recent science ).
2. This is also very visible in theology on trans people. In some ways the playbook of bad use of science on sexuality has been drafted into bad use now on gender issues
a. Bad use of statistical and biological “normal” distributions when most biological variables are continua.
b. Derivation of moral norms from perceived biological norms which aren’t norms
c. Incoherent anthropology which seems to be based on biology rather than accepting the humen being as a bio-psycho-spiritual-social complex manifold
d. Doesn’t engage with this complexity
3. Not only is the conceptualisation of what good science is wrong but science comes in service of pre-chosen values, it does not come on its own terms where in a Catholic approach we would respect its autonomy. It comes harnessed and weaponised
4. This is not a constructive or honest way to do science and produces a theology that isn’t consistent with catholic tradition on scientific work. If “truth cannot contradict truth” that does mean
5. We need a better discussion on what good science looks like in this field and what it means for good theology. All of the things above should have theological implications
6. That means we have to reckon with the multiplicity of scientific disciplines that can be brought to bear here – from biology and genetics to psychology and sociology.
a. There are models of how to do this
i. Transdisciplinarity
ii. Metamodernity
iii. The methodology underpinning the English national strategy on social science in public health (I only mention this because I was an author)
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This is an invited keynote on building effective cultures and infrastructures for research collaborations between academics and local government/local authorities/municipalities . It was given to a symposium for the UK Health Determinants... more
This is an invited keynote on building effective cultures and infrastructures for research collaborations between academics and local government/local authorities/municipalities . It was given to a symposium for the UK Health Determinants Research Collaboratives , convened by the School for Public Health Research at the National Institute for Health Research, June 2024.
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This paper contributes to the literature by identifying the contribution of Psychological science and various subsets of psychological science to pandemics by focusing on Covid-19. It also identifies acid tests for future work and makes... more
This paper contributes to the literature by identifying the contribution of Psychological science and various subsets of psychological science to pandemics by focusing on Covid-19. It also identifies acid tests for future work and makes recommendations. It accompanies a more detailed report and was presented to the British Psychological Society Senate Meeting on 9th May 2024 on learning from Covid and next steps.
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An invited speech to the AFSA Asian Fire Service Association on finding models for Public Service Leadership which enable diverse communities to engage with them in ways which they can critique, develop and own. This presentation... more
An invited speech to the AFSA Asian Fire Service Association on finding models for Public Service Leadership which enable diverse communities to engage with them in ways which they can critique, develop and own. This presentation discusses some recent trends in psychology and applies this to two issues, one being LGBTQ leadership development.
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Presentation on behavioural science and public health response to coronavirus for the Behavioural Sciences and Public Health Network Conference
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Invited Presentation to the National Vaccine Equalities Steering Group on vaccine engagement and uptake work in Hertfordshire including behavioural science tools
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Invited Presentation to a virtual event for local authority chief executives in England on innovation in covid19 vaccine uptake and supply
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An invited presentation to the The Compassion and Social Justice Lecture Series on Courageous Leadership in a Crisis "This event explores the courage required when leading in a crisis and making important decisions without precedence.... more
An invited presentation to the The Compassion and Social Justice Lecture Series on Courageous Leadership in a Crisis
"This event explores the courage required when leading in a crisis and making important decisions without precedence. Given the global impact of COVID, leaders are being tested daily. Hear perspectives from two global leaders and learn from their courageous leadership during the historical HIV/AIDS crisis and the more current COVID pandemic."
Speakers:https://beholdvancouver.org/events/courageous-leadership-in-a-crisis
"This event explores the courage required when leading in a crisis and making important decisions without precedence. Given the global impact of COVID, leaders are being tested daily. Hear perspectives from two global leaders and learn from their courageous leadership during the historical HIV/AIDS crisis and the more current COVID pandemic."
Speakers:https://beholdvancouver.org/events/courageous-leadership-in-a-crisis
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An invited presentation as part of the International Association of Catholic Bioethicists series on Ethics and Pandemics. The series of recordings can be found here https://iacb.ca/web-discussions/
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An invited presentation to a webinar on population impact of grief and collective trauma from Covid 19, organised by the Local Government Association and Association of Directors of Public Health
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An invited presentation to the Local Government Elected Member Leadership Essentials conference
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A presentation to the Roehampton University Research Group in Religion Theology and Practice
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This presentation looks at how Catholic theology and thought on social justice chimes with scientific evidence on social determinants of health and how the two might mutually engage and enrich . A written paper is available from... more
This presentation looks at how Catholic theology and thought on social justice chimes with scientific evidence on social determinants of health and how the two might mutually engage and enrich . A written paper is available from jim.mcmanus@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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This is an invited presentation to a British Psychological Society symposium on Prevention,which seeks to summarise key English policy trends on prevention, and help develop the BPS position on the contribution of psychological science... more
This is an invited presentation to a British Psychological Society symposium on Prevention,which seeks to summarise key English policy trends on prevention, and help develop the BPS position on the contribution of psychological science to government policy on Prevention
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A presentation on Mental Health in the Parish, presented to the Green Health Live Conference at Lambeth Palace
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I was invited to speak on Faith and Public Mental Health from both a public health and a theological perspective at the Young Muslim Mental Health Conference, at the School of Psychology, University of East London. This paper is an... more
I was invited to speak on Faith and Public Mental Health from both a public health and a theological perspective at the Young Muslim Mental Health Conference, at the School of Psychology, University of East London. This paper is an outline summary handout of the presentation which attempts to set out an agenda
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A presentation on how to build good relationships between sociology and public health from the Kings College London Social Contributions to Public Health Symposium 8th April 2019
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This is an invited keynote to the UK Public Sector People Managers' Association on Health and Wellbeing, and its impact on productivity.
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Heart Failure and end of life: certain uncertainty This is a plenary presentation to the Royal Society of Medicine Symposium on Heart Failure and End of Life Care, March 29 2018. The event will be available online at www.rsm.ac.uk and... more
Heart Failure and end of life: certain uncertainty
This is a plenary presentation to the Royal Society of Medicine Symposium on Heart Failure and End of Life Care, March 29 2018. The event will be available online at www.rsm.ac.uk and filmed, after the event.
The nature of end-of-life experiences in patients with heart failure mean that the cardiology and palliative care teams increasingly have to consider the emotional and physical toll of repeated near-death events.
How do we deal with uncertainty for individuals and populations?
This is a plenary presentation to the Royal Society of Medicine Symposium on Heart Failure and End of Life Care, March 29 2018. The event will be available online at www.rsm.ac.uk and filmed, after the event.
The nature of end-of-life experiences in patients with heart failure mean that the cardiology and palliative care teams increasingly have to consider the emotional and physical toll of repeated near-death events.
How do we deal with uncertainty for individuals and populations?
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This is an invited plenary presentation to the National Institute for Health Research School for Social Care Research's Annual Conference at the London School of Economics. It brings together researchers, policy-makers, managers,... more
This is an invited plenary presentation to the National Institute for Health Research School for Social Care Research's Annual Conference at the London School of Economics. It brings together researchers, policy-makers, managers, commissioners, providers, people who use services, carers and practitioners, among others and provide an opportunity to hear about emerging evidence from across NIHR SSCR’s commissioned studies and implications for adult social care practice.
This presentation looks at how the fields of public health and social care policy, commissioning and practice can and could work together
This presentation looks at how the fields of public health and social care policy, commissioning and practice can and could work together
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Keynote conference session for NHS Education for Scotland on how Health Psychology and Public Health could work together
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This is a presentation for a Health Foundation Webinar on complex systems approaches in public health (www.health.org.uk) on 2nd November 2017. It seeks to address how complex systems approaches can be applied to public health... more
This is a presentation for a Health Foundation Webinar on complex systems approaches in public health (www.health.org.uk) on 2nd November 2017. It seeks to address how complex systems approaches can be applied to public health challenges, and looks at the Hertfordshire experience
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Invited speech to the joint seminar on crime reduction of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners Chief Executives and the Society of Police and Crime Commissioner Treasurers, as part of a session on systems working. Presents a... more
Invited speech to the joint seminar on crime reduction of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners Chief Executives and the Society of Police and Crime Commissioner Treasurers, as part of a session on systems working. Presents a view on issues in ensuring the system works to reduce re-offending among drug and alcohol users
Research Interests: Addiction, Drugs And Addiction, Public Health Policy, Drugs and drug culture, Assessment and treatment of offenders, and 10 moreDrugs And Alcohol, Public Health, Addiction and Recovery, Crime Reduction, Addiction Behaviour, Drug Addiction, Policing, drugs and criminal justice, Public health systems and services research, Rehabilitating Offenders, and Alcohol Addiction
My paper for the session on embedding behavioural science within local government at the Public Health England Conference 2017 This session will provide practical advice and examples of how we can develop the behavioural science... more
My paper for the session on embedding behavioural science within local government at the Public Health England Conference 2017
This session will provide practical advice and examples of how we can develop the behavioural science capability of the public health system. We will build on the work of the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Academy of Social Sciences and the Centre for Workforce Intelligence in an interdisciplinary approach to start delivering on the ‘fifth wave’ of public health where healthy behaviours become the norm in a ‘culture of health’.
System leaders will present perspectives from aspects of the system. A national leader will explain the developing system-wide approach to a Behavioural Science Strategy for Public Health. This will highlight the policy demand and how this is being met by national organisations to provide the environment for behavioural science to have maximum effect at local level. It will introduce the disciplines and organisations involved, the types of expertise and how they can help. A director of public health will describe how behavioural science can contribute to delivery of STPs, how to make the business case and different approaches to build capability at the local level. An expert from local government will describe the practical approach of behavioural science in day-to-day public health delivery, their scope of work, how they enhance delivery and how they prioritise and manage demand.
Throughout we will address ‘what are the benefits?’, ‘why embed behavioural science?’ and provide case examples to demonstrate how behavioural science has added value. Our aim is to promote world leading behavioural science and communicate this throughout the public health system.
This session will provide practical advice and examples of how we can develop the behavioural science capability of the public health system. We will build on the work of the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Academy of Social Sciences and the Centre for Workforce Intelligence in an interdisciplinary approach to start delivering on the ‘fifth wave’ of public health where healthy behaviours become the norm in a ‘culture of health’.
System leaders will present perspectives from aspects of the system. A national leader will explain the developing system-wide approach to a Behavioural Science Strategy for Public Health. This will highlight the policy demand and how this is being met by national organisations to provide the environment for behavioural science to have maximum effect at local level. It will introduce the disciplines and organisations involved, the types of expertise and how they can help. A director of public health will describe how behavioural science can contribute to delivery of STPs, how to make the business case and different approaches to build capability at the local level. An expert from local government will describe the practical approach of behavioural science in day-to-day public health delivery, their scope of work, how they enhance delivery and how they prioritise and manage demand.
Throughout we will address ‘what are the benefits?’, ‘why embed behavioural science?’ and provide case examples to demonstrate how behavioural science has added value. Our aim is to promote world leading behavioural science and communicate this throughout the public health system.
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An invited session for the Public Mental Health and Mental Health Prevention Concordat Session at the Public Health England 2017 Conference. This paper analyses elements of success in local leadership in public mental health and seeks to... more
An invited session for the Public Mental Health and Mental Health Prevention Concordat Session at the Public Health England 2017 Conference. This paper analyses elements of success in local leadership in public mental health and seeks to draw some conclusions
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This presentation is a theological take on responding to major incidents and emergency planning given at a conference for clergy and ministers on playing their part in responding to major incidents
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The resource pack to accompany three workshops led by Jim McManus for the RC Diocese of Westminster on Health and Social Care. There is also a powerpoint for each of the workshops
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The third of three workshops led by Jim McManus for the RC Diocese of Westminster on Health and Social Care. The theme of this workshop was thinking theologically about health and social care
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The second of three workshops led by Jim McManus for the RC Diocese of Westminster on Health and Social Care. The theme of this workshop was on whether there is a particular vocation and contribution for Catholics in health and social care
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The first of three workshops led by Jim McManus for the RC Diocese of Westminster on Health and Social Care. The theme of this workshop was Catholic Perspectives on Healthcare Chaplaincy
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A presentation for the Kings Fund Conference on Future of HIV Services in England on a local approach to HIV service development
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This conference presentation identifies a whole school public health approach to reducing exam stress. This is the second of two documents in the suite
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This conference presentation identifies a whole school public health approach to reducing exam stress. This is the first of two documents in the suite
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This document attempts to map the tangible business benefits to the public sector of achieving prevention of need for public service. This is done as part of a strategic shift to prevention across a local authority
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This presentation sets out an approach to and rationale for prevention for public services for a public sector prevention summit
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This was an invited presentation to a national event organised by the Local Government Association on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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A presentation to outline the proposed work for a national strategy for including behavioural sciences in public health in England
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This presentation to a conference of employers, academics, businesses and researchers presents the rationale and evidence for why employee health is important. It preceded a further presentation where the outcomes from three years of work... more
This presentation to a conference of employers, academics, businesses and researchers presents the rationale and evidence for why employee health is important. It preceded a further presentation where the outcomes from three years of work with employers was presented.
Research Interests: Mental Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Mental Health Promotion, Safety and Health in Workplace, and 5 moreWorkplace health promotion, Employee Health and Safety in Organisations, Community psychology prevention mental health promotion, Workplace health and safety, and Mental health promotion interventions in workplaces
A presentation to the 2016 Childhood Obesity Summit http://www.childhoodobesitysummit.co.uk/ What can be done at a local level to create a less obesogenic environment? What steps need to be taken to increase physical activity of... more
A presentation to the 2016 Childhood Obesity Summit http://www.childhoodobesitysummit.co.uk/
What can be done at a local level to create a less obesogenic environment? What steps need to be taken to increase physical activity of children? What progress is being achieved and what more needs to be done? What are the levers and drivers available to local authorities? How can local government contribute to ameliorating the obesogenic environment and what are the best practice examples of doing so? What local action is being taken already? What does success look like? And, importantly, what additional powers are needed by local government to achieve more?
What can be done at a local level to create a less obesogenic environment? What steps need to be taken to increase physical activity of children? What progress is being achieved and what more needs to be done? What are the levers and drivers available to local authorities? How can local government contribute to ameliorating the obesogenic environment and what are the best practice examples of doing so? What local action is being taken already? What does success look like? And, importantly, what additional powers are needed by local government to achieve more?
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This presentation to the Oxford Health Conference seks to make links between faith and health for a mixed audience of clinical, managerial, faith and research staff. Links between faith and health, how can the two be brought together in a... more
This presentation to the Oxford Health Conference seks to make links between faith and health for a mixed audience of clinical, managerial, faith and research staff.
Links between faith and health, how can the two be brought together in a creative tension, an example of one particular faith and some tips and principles for engaging each other and Issues for employers and service providers are covered.
Links between faith and health, how can the two be brought together in a creative tension, an example of one particular faith and some tips and principles for engaging each other and Issues for employers and service providers are covered.
Research Interests: Diversity, Equality and Diversity, Chaplaincy, Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Care and Counselling, and 12 moreSpiritual care, Religion & Spirituality at the Workplace, Health and Social Care, Religious Diversity, Spirituality and Multifaith Chaplaincy, Religion and Public Life, Equality and Non Discrimination, Healthcare Chaplaincy, Religion and Health, Religion and Public Health, Religion and Mental Health., and Theology and Chaplaincy
The National conference for England for local elected politicians (City, County and District Councillors) on Mental Health was convened by the UK Centre for Mentral Health in October 2016. This presentation tells he story of what... more
The National conference for England for local elected politicians (City, County and District Councillors) on Mental Health was convened by the UK Centre for Mentral Health in October 2016.
This presentation tells he story of what Hertfordshire has done on Public Mental Health with elected members and why it's important to have both public health and elected politician leadership on population approaches to mental health
This presentation tells he story of what Hertfordshire has done on Public Mental Health with elected members and why it's important to have both public health and elected politician leadership on population approaches to mental health
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The changing epidemiology of HIV in England, changing treatment strategies, changing testing and prevention strategies and the advent of UNAID 90-90-90 targets mean we need to rethink what it means to live with HIV, and what services need... more
The changing epidemiology of HIV in England, changing treatment strategies, changing testing and prevention strategies and the advent of UNAID 90-90-90 targets mean we need to rethink what it means to live with HIV, and what services need to look like.
This presentation opened the Hertfordshire Colloquium, with local and national speakers present, on the future of HIV care services
The slides also provide the concluding actions to be taken from the event
This presentation opened the Hertfordshire Colloquium, with local and national speakers present, on the future of HIV care services
The slides also provide the concluding actions to be taken from the event
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This is a presentation on suggested future priorities for public health research for a symposium/consultation event organised by the UK National Institute for Health Research School for Public Health Research. The presentation identifies... more
This is a presentation on suggested future priorities for public health research for a symposium/consultation event organised by the UK National Institute for Health Research School for Public Health Research. The presentation identifies challenges and opportunities and suggests some priorities
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This presentation was a keynote for the UK Clinical Research Collaborative Public Health Research Centres of Excellence Conference, July 2016. The presentation focuses on the process of getting Research into Policy from a policymaker... more
This presentation was a keynote for the UK Clinical Research Collaborative Public Health Research Centres of Excellence Conference, July 2016. The presentation focuses on the process of getting Research into Policy from a policymaker perspective.
Research Interests: Public Health Policy, Public Health, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Policy Analysis and Evaluation Research, and 7 moreEvidence-based policy, Policy Implementation, Health policy and system research, Public health systems and services research, Evidence-based Policymaking, Public health policy and administration, and Public Policy
Presentation on E cigarettes and their local use in Public Health, for the Public Policy Exchange Conference on July 12th 2016
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This presentation is for the UK Association of Directors of Public Health policy workshop 2016 and looks at how Public Health can support and lead health approaches to Housing strategy and delivery. It takes a number of examples and case... more
This presentation is for the UK Association of Directors of Public Health policy workshop 2016 and looks at how Public Health can support and lead health approaches to Housing strategy and delivery. It takes a number of examples and case studies and identifies 7 key policy and strategy principles
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This is a guide produced for NHS Managers on making religious diversity and equality work for their organisation. It is used as part of conference/workshops with NHS managers
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This paper is aimed at policymakers, managers and commissioners in health and social care. It is gleaned from synthesising interviews on what other agencies do in engaging faith communities
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This is the slide deck from the Masterclass for Prevention given on March 4th 2016 as part of the series of Public Health Masterclasses between the University of Hertfordshire and the County Council. It aims to articulate a "systematics"... more
This is the slide deck from the Masterclass for Prevention given on March 4th 2016 as part of the series of Public Health Masterclasses between the University of Hertfordshire and the County Council. It aims to articulate a "systematics" of prevention
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A book chapter on the role of English Local Authorities in addressing determinants and inequalities in health
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This is a document which seeks to summarise key English policy trends on prevention, statutory and non statutory. It was done to support a presentation at a British Psychological Society Workshop to help develop the BPS position on its... more
This is a document which seeks to summarise key English policy trends on prevention, statutory and non statutory. It was done to support a presentation at a British Psychological Society Workshop to help develop the BPS position on its contribution to government policy on Prevention
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A version of this paper was published in 2019
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What is a Christian approach to Mental Health? How do we orientate ourselves scientifically as well as theologically and pastorally? This discussion paper is produced as a briefing for a forthcoming national round table
Research Interests: Practical theology, Catholic Social Teaching, Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Public mental health, and 8 moreChristianity and mental health, Religion and Mental Health., Psychiatry and Religion, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Theology and Pastoral Care, Theology and Mental Illness, and Mental Health and Theology
A video recoded talk reflecting on what Catholic Social Thought has to say about Social Care. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doR32n8y6lY It is part of a video series of talks produced by the Catholic Centre for Social... more
A video recoded talk reflecting on what Catholic Social Thought has to say about Social Care.
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doR32n8y6lY
It is part of a video series of talks produced by the Catholic Centre for Social Thought and Practice on public policy and social issues.
https://www.youtube.com/@CCSTP
https://ccstp.org.uk/
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doR32n8y6lY
It is part of a video series of talks produced by the Catholic Centre for Social Thought and Practice on public policy and social issues.
https://www.youtube.com/@CCSTP
https://ccstp.org.uk/