Empowering Your Public Health Initiatives

Strategic consulting for impactful change

Empowering  Public Health to Develop and Deliver High Quality Services
Customised Solutions for Your Unique Needs
About LMDPublicHealthConsulting
I established LMDPublicHealthConsulting in 2022. I focus on delivering tailored solutions for public health challenges, offering expertise in training materials development, strategy development, service review and transformation, and support for bespoke public health projects.  Each and every client receives a service tailored to their specific needs. I work with clients across the globe.
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Dr Lorraine Doherty
MB MPH FPH FRCPI Prof. Diploma Strategic Transformational Leadership in Healthcare
I am a very experienced Public Health Physician, with over 30 years experience, especially in Health Protection. I have held senior posts in Public Health in the UK and Ireland, most recently as the National Clinical Director of Strategic Public Health in Ireland.  I was previously the Director of Health Protection in Ireland and head of Public Health, and led Pandemic 2019 Public Health response and enhanced workforce capabilities across national and regional Public Health.  I led the transformation of Irelands Cervical Cancer Screening Service from 2018-2020. In Northern Ireland's Health Service I have held consultant posts since 1997, most recently as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Public Health, and including working at Department of Health as lead for strategy and policy on health protection.  From 2009 -2018, I was head of Health Protection in Northern Ireland and adviser to the Chief Medical Officer on Health Protection.  Since commencing my career in Public Health Consulting I have undertaken project work for a range of clients, including WHO and the European Commission.   Most recently  I have led the review of Public Health Training and Public Health Workforce in the Gulf States. I specialise in work that supports Public Health Development, offering expertise in training materials development, strategy creation, service reviews, emergency preparedness and project support. My mission is to transform public health services to enhance community wellbeing.

Services

Service Review and Transformation

I conduct thorough reviews of public health services, organisational arrangements and initiatives, including benchmarking. This includes review of Public Health training, in service training and academic training. I provide actionable recommendations for transformative improvements.

Training Courses & Training Materials Development

I provide comprehensive training materials development for public health, covering a wide range of topics and areas to support effective learning and development. All materials are evidence-based, interactive, and designed to meet the specific needs of my clients and their target audiences.

Strategy Development

My strategy development services focus on crafting effective and sustainable public health strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of clients. I collaborate closely with clients to understand their goals and objectives, conduct thorough research, and deliver strategic plans that drive meaningful impact and positive outcomes in public health programs and initiatives.

Bespoke Public Health Projects Support

My bespoke public health projects support services are designed to provide tailored assistance and guidance for unique and specialised public health initiatives. Whether it's designing, implementing, or evaluating specific projects, I offer expertise, resources, and support to ensure the success and impact of bespoke public health endeavors, addressing diverse challenges and community needs.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

I have extensive experience in this area. I can develop training materials, including for risk communication and community engagement, and deliver simulated exercises to test plans. I also support emergency plan development and after action reviews.

Clients
Clients to Date

Transmissible  https://www.transmissible.eu/ on projects for:
WHO https://www.who.int/

European Commission  https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive agencies/health-and-food-safety_en - on a project for the new list of notifiable diseases for the EU.

HSC Leadership Center Northern Ireland (https://leadership.hscni.net/) on projects for: 
- Strategic Planning and Performance, Department of Health 
https://online.hscni.net/
- Public Health Agency Northern Ireland
https://https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/

Gulf CDC  - https://gulfcdc.org/en

Your Medical Services - https://www.yourmedicalservices.ie/
​Public Health Wales - https://phw.nhs.wales/

Testimonials

 It was an absolute delight collaborating with Lorraine on a project around public health training. Besides her impressive and extensive scientific experience, she brought excellent communication skills and efficiency to the project 

EK: Epiconcept

 Lorraine and I have worked together over a number of years on Public Health related projects for the WHO and the Gulf Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. She brings a world class professional's experience to our work and an in depth and analytical attention to detail. She is also a very good team player, especially when we are all under pressure. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for a wide range of projects in the health and staff development fields. 

PW: People Development Matters

 Dr Lorraine Doherty has been a non executive Director on our Board for the past 2 years. Lorraine's extensive experience enables her to provide us with sound advice regarding the Irish medical system which helps us to plan and to address situations from a more knowledgeable perspective. As I do not have a medical background and I am working with a lot of GPs, it was essential for me to be able to talk to someone who is a Doctor and can therefore give me an insight into the responsibilities of medical professionals. Not only is Lorraine very professional but she is also lovely to work with which I think is very important and will always respond quickly when I need advice. 

WC: Medical Services

 Lorraine has a strong background in public health and the translation of scientific evidence into policy. She has an excellent understanding of the EU public health ecosystem. Her written and oral communication skills are excellent. I would certainly work with her again if I had a new opportunity. 

MV: European Commission
  

Contact

  • Northern Ireland, UK