This module outlines the major aspects of health policy, public health issues and public involvement. It will define health policy, the translation of political vision into action and the formulation and implementation of policy for the benefits of staff, patients and the public. The economics of healthcare will be explored and workforce policies will be examined, as they impact on the overall delivery of healthcare policy and strategy. Aspects of public health will focus on how the public is encouraged to stay healthy and to make lifestyle choices that contribute to improving the health of the nation. All of this will be underpinned by the need for public involvement at all levels of the care process and will emphasise the impact of strong public involvement at strategic level.