Karen Turner

Karen Turner is Head of the Children and Young People’s Public Health Programme at the Department of Health – a programme established to take forward the wide ranging commitments to improve the public health of children and young people described in the Public Health White Paper, ‘Choosing Health’.  

Karen joined the Department in 1999 following a long career in the health service in operational management, strategic planning and public health. She maintains close links with her local schools, both as a governor and runs a drop-in service at the local girls schools.

Statement of Support

Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, Karen Turner was unable to attend the launch.  This is the statement that was prepared and read out at the conference.

Statement of support from Karen Turner, Head of Children & Young People’s Public Health Programme at the Department of Health:

I am so sorry that I and the Healthy Schools central team are not able to be with you all today. We wanted to join your celebrations and share the excitement of launching the South West region’s ground-breaking Healthy Schools Plus programme. As you will be aware, London has come to a stand still as a result of the snow. We are unable to travel into London from our homes across the city and its environs, and trains to Bristol from Paddington have been cancelled. So, we wish you all the very best for your launch and look forward to seeing how the programme unfolds over the forthcoming years. I hope you all have a very positive and enjoyable day.