Light-touch review of the UKPHR Public Health Practitioner Standards
Consultation Launched
UKPHR Board have undertaken a light-touch review of the UKPHR Public Health Standards for Practitioner Registration. The purpose is to ensure the standards remain consistent with current professional practice; to update and refresh standards, improve those that are difficult to interpret, and update terminology.
A consultation on the proposed refreshed standards is open until Friday 20th February. We’d really value your feedback via UKPHR Practitioner Standards Consultation Please share these consultation details with your networks, teams and colleagues.
*Below is an additional link for the consultation if you are having trouble accessing the link above *
The proposed standards will be revised in response to views from the consultation, and go to UKPHRs Board for sign off in April.
The refreshed standards will be published in May 2026 with an implementation timeline. Applicants currently working towards registration are not expected to be affected.
Light-touch review of the UKPHR Public Health Practitioner Standards
UKPHR is undertaking a light-touch review of the Public Health Practitioner Standards, following agreement by the UKPHR Board.
Why are the standards being reviewed?
The purpose of this review is to ensure that the Practitioner Standards remain consistent with current professional practice.
The review will focus on:
- refreshing and updating the standards
- improving clarity where standards are difficult to interpret
- updating terminology to reflect current practice
What is included and what is not?
In keeping with a light-touch approach, the scope of the review is limited.
This review does not include:
- the practitioner assessment or registration process
- changes to assessor, verifier, moderator or scheme coordinator roles
- a needs assessment of the public health workforce
- an evaluation of the value or impact of practitioner registration
Consultation and next steps
A consultation on the refreshed standards will take place in January–February 2026. Stakeholders will be invited to review and comment on draft revised standards, and details of how to contribute will be shared in January.
The refreshed standards are expected to be published in May 2026, alongside an implementation timeline.
Applicants who are currently working towards registration are not expected to be affected by this review.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a major review of practitioner registration?
No. This is a light-touch review of the Practitioner Standards only. It does not include the assessment or registration process.
Will assessor, verifier, moderator or scheme coordinator roles change?
No. These roles are explicitly out of scope for this review.
Will people currently working towards registration be affected?
No. Applicants currently working towards registration are not expected to be affected.
When can stakeholders give feedback?
A formal consultation will run in January–February 2026. Information on how to take part will be shared in January.
When will the updated standards be published?
The refreshed standards are expected to be published in May 2026, alongside an implementation timeline.
Stay informed
This page will be updated as the review progresses.
If you have any questions, please contact register@ukphr.org.
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