Resources
HPHS publications, case studies and resources
On this page you will find information on:
The HPHS Framework
HPHS Newsletters
Case Studies
Resources
NHS Health Scotland has developed a package to help you build upon existing good practice and support work towards a whole system approach to health improvement within your health service.
• The HPHS Framework, along with the project planning tool, supports the successful planning and implementation of a coordinated approach to health improvement. It provides flexible guidance on the 'how' of health promotion activities. The emphasis throughout is on inequalities in health, participation, empowerment and sustainability.
The HPHS Framework focuses health improvement activity by ensuring that key elements are considered and systems are in place to support positive change.
• The booklet HPHS: An Introduction provides some context to the framework and how to approach planning for health improvement activities.
Overview of HPHS
Health Scotland have developed a Health Promoting Health Service Presentation to assist health professionals when delivering training on the HPHS approach
HPHS Newsletters
Summer 2009
Spring 2009
Autumn 2008
Spring 2008
Spring 2007
Autumn 2007
HPHS Case Studies
There are 24 case studies showcasing the work of NHS Boards on working towards HPHS.
The most recent case studies include:
Public and Patient Involvement
Colposcopy Clinic Smoking Cessation
Health and Wellbeing Advisers
Smokefree Hospitals Enforcement Pilot
You can find more information by viewing the full range of HPHS case studies.
Resources
There is a range of factors which need to be in place for effective and sustainable health improvement to become integrated into health care services. These are:
• management commitment
• competence in public health and health promotion
• specialist support
• co-ordination
• use of tools such as the HPHS Guidance and WHO HPH Standards from our HPHS Support and Advice page
The investment required for each factor is small, but putting them all together has proven to be effective (see case studies).
For more information refer to The Health Promoting Health Service (HPHS): what is needed to develop effective and sustainable health promotion practice within the health service?
View a complete list of all Health Promoting Health Service research
Reviewed 11 January 2012