Craig Blundred

Craig Blundred has extensive experience in the field of public health. Craig began their career in 2007 as a Specialty Registrar in Public Health at Gateshead PCT. Craig then worked at various organizations such as the Health Protection Agency, NHS South of Tyne and Wear, NHS North of Tyne, and the North East Quality Observatory in similar roles. In 2011, Craig joined Newcastle University as a Specialty Registrar in Public Health before moving to the Health Protection Agency in 2012. From 2013 to 2019, they worked at Newcastle City Council as a Consultant in Public Health. Craig later joined Hartlepool Borough Council, where they held the positions of Deputy Director, Acting Director, and currently serves as the Director of Public Health.

Craig Blundred attended Worcester College of Higher Education from 1988 to 1991, where they obtained a BA(Hons) in Combined Studies. From 1995 to 1997, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Health Sciences (Health Promotion) at Northumbria University. In 2004 to 2005, they earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Services Management from the University of York. Lastly, in 2007 to 2008, Craig obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Health Sciences from Newcastle University. Although it is known that they have a certification as a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health from the UK Faculty of Public Health, the specific date of acquisition is not provided.