The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is the standard setting body for specialists in public health in the United Kingdom. FPH was established as a registered charity in 1972 following a central recommendation of the Royal Commission on Medical Education (1965-68). FPH is a joint faculty of the three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (London, Edinburgh and Glasgow) and also a member of the World Federation of Public Health Associations. Although an integral part of the three Royal Colleges, FPH is an independently constituted body with its own membership, governance stru

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC) provides invaluable support and information to people affected by leukodystrophy. Leukodystrophies are genetic disorders that mainly affect the white matter of the central nervous system (i.e. the brain or spinal cord). There are more than 100 different known types of leukodystrophy, including some so rare they only affect one or two individuals. Established in 2004 we are an internationally recognised centre of excellence and the only UK charity providing support and information to people affected by any of the leukodystrophy conditions worldwide.

Aims: Stimulate the highest possible quality of research in social paediatrics; promote the teaching of social paediatrics at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in medical and related curricula; work for a better understanding among policy-makers for the consequences of social policy on children's well-being; promote a European strategy for 'health for all children' in cooperation with other international organizations.

The International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD) was created in 1987 as an arm of the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS). The IFD is a non-profit organisation whose principal mission is to improve dermatology care in underserved areas of the developing world. The IFD is an integral arm of the ILDS representing more than 25,000 members from over 60 nations. The ILDS is recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a non-governmental organisation for official relations with the dermatological communities.