This report sets out a framework for strengthening the public health function of the Government's health strategy, and was a key component of implementing the NHS Plan, based on a programme of health improvement and service quality set out in the 1999 White Paper Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation. This programme demanded stronger public health capability at every level to be effective. Sir Liam called for a wider understanding of health and well-being, better coordination and communication within the public health function and with other agencies, sustained community development and public engagement and and an increase of capacity and capabilities within the public health function.

Includes a template letter dated 28 March 2001 sent out to fellow health professionals with the report, acknowledging the contribution of Sir Kenneth Calman (Chief Medical Officer for England from 1991 - 1998) and others.

Consists of 1 colour photograph of Sir Liam and (from left to right) with former Chief Medical Officers (CMO) for England Sir Kenneth Calman (14th CMO), Sir Donald Acheson (13th CMO), and Sir Henry Yellowlees (12th CMO).

Consists of report of the Senior Administrative Medical Officer's Conference 1996. Includes an article by Sir Liam on Regional Offices - 1996 Onwards, where he discusses public health adding value both at a regional and central level.

Other contributors include the then Chief Medical Officer Sir Kenneth Calman and former Chief Medical Officers Sir Donald Acheson and Sir George Godber.

Article featured on pages 11 to 13.