Communications

The Communications team sits within the Chief Executive's Office and is led by Stephen Wilson, Head of Chief Executive's Office.

We support the PHA by developing and delivering clear, accurate and accessible communication, both inside the organisation and to the public. 

What we do

Our team works across the PHA to ensure consistent and effective communication. We are a multi-disciplinary group that works on development, production and delivery of:

  • Public health campaigns and information
  • Website content and digital design
  • Corporate communications and media relations
  • Print and digital publications

Our

Population Data and Intelligence

This directorate brings together expertise in research and development, health intelligence, systems infrastructure to drive data-informed decision making in public health.

We analyse population data to generate insights that support effective policy, planning, and service delivery.  

  • Health intelligence and statistics
  • Research and development
  • Systems infrastructure

Health intelligence and statistics

The PHA health intelligence provides:

  • information analysis, interpretation and presentation;
  • survey design and analysis;
  • evidence reviews;
  • primary research design and implementation;
  • developing briefs for

This report reflects progress by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in 2024-2025 in delivering our corporate priorities and highlights examples of work undertaken during this period.

Chief Executive's Office

The Chief Executive’s Office (CeX) led by Stephen Wilson, brings together key teams to enhance strategic leadership and operational effectiveness:

  • Chief Executive Office Management and Support – providing executive support to the Chief Executive and ensuring smooth leadership operations.
  • Communications Team – managing internal and external communications to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
  • Inquiry Team  – conducting investigations and providing insights to inform decision-making.

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This leaflet offers information for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who are considered at higher risk of gonorrhoea infection.

This is the Public Health Agency’s Annual Business Plan for 2025-26 which sets out the actions for the coming year. Developed with inputs from across the organisation, it has now been approved by PHA board.

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