Director of Public Health
Merton's Director of Public Health is updating the Health and Wellbeing Board on successful bids and integrating youth perspectives.
Merton's Director of Public Health, Russell Styles, updated the Merton Health and Wellbeing Board in October 2026 on the council's successful bid for targeted support. The board is currently working to integrate youth perspectives into its development and enhance its capability to steer neighbourhood development, as part of efforts to improve joined-up services under the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-30.
The Director of Public Health is a chief officer role within Merton Council, responsible for public health. This role involves contributing to the Merton Health and Wellbeing Board's strategic direction, including its focus on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-30, which aims to improve joined-up services.
Key facts
- Russell Styles, Director of Public Health, updated the Merton Health and Wellbeing Board in October 2026 on a successful bid. Source
- The Merton Health and Wellbeing Board is integrating youth perspectives into its development. Source
- The Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-30 focuses on joined-up services. Source
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