Support and Guidance

Key documents you will need for the Public Health Practitioner Programme.

Local Public Health Practitioner Support

UKPHR Information

UKPHR Framework and Guidance for Practitioner Registration

Describes the framework and process for gaining public health practitioner registration with UK Public Health Register (UKPHR). Includes guidance on the requirements for applicants, assessors and verifiers. This document has been updated and now incorporates content previously found in the Supporting Information which helps practitioners to interpret the UKPHR Practitioner Standards.

Summary of updates 2025

UKPHR Practitioner registration Standards 2018

Describes the 34 Practitioner Standards. Applicants must demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application of all the standards.

UKPHR 12 Essentials of Practitioner Registration

A quick reference document highlighting the key aspects which need to be followed for practitioner registration.

For further information, please visit the UKPHR website.

Competency Grid

Used to map Practitioner’s pieces of work they will write up for their commentaries. This ensures all standards and competencies are addressed.

HEW_PH_Practitioner_Competency_Grid

Glossary of Terms

A glossary to explain some of the terms and concepts used in the UKPHR practitioner standards. 

HEE Glossary of Terms

Good Public Health Practice Framework

This document provides the basis for good professional practice in public health. It applies to all members of the core public health workforce, including public health practitioners and specialists and those training to become practitioners and specialists.

Good Public Health Practice 2024