Interim Director of Policy, Influencing & Change
Mark works to influence policy and practice at a local, national and international level.
Mark joined us in May 2021. He leads our parliamentary engagement and contributes to our work to influence policy and practice at a local, national, and international level.
His background is in health and medical research policy and public affairs, working in both the UK and EU. Mark spent a number of years leading Cancer Research UK’s work on Brexit, in addition to roles at a Westminster think tank and a national research institute.
Children's health and food
Head of Policy and Influencing Mark Heffernan reflects on progress made towards creating a healthier food system, and what needs to happen next to ensure transformative change.
Urban health
We’ll be using our presence at the Labour and Conservative party conferences to ensure decision-makers understand the importance of safeguarding health during this economic crisis.
Health effects of air pollution
Air pollution is an urgent public health crisis and a social justice issue. We must seize this unique opportunity to tell Government to prioritise clean air.
Our team bring together a unique combination of expertise, skills and drive to meet our ambition of making cities healthier places for everyone to live in.
Who we are
Our purpose and values as an employer.
Work with us to make cities healthier places for everyone to live in.