Mike Parker, Evaluation Lead  

Mike Parker is a highly experienced public health consultant. With more than 25 years of experience spanning local government, the NHS, and the voluntary sector, Mike specialises in the prevention of non-communicable diseases, health inequalities, and system-wide approaches to improving population health.  

Throughout his career, Mike has supported a wide range of organisations in designing, implementing, and evaluating public health programmes that create measurable and sustainable impact. His expertise includes health needs assessments, strategy development, prevention planning, public health training, programme evaluation, and partnership development. He is a strong advocate of co-production, working closely with communities and stakeholders to ensure solutions are practical, equitable, and effective.  

Mike has delivered projects for organisations including NHS England, Health Education England, the Greater London Authority, local authorities across the UK, Barnardo’s, Sport England, Macmillan Cancer Support, Active Partnerships, Integrated Care Boards, and numerous charitable and community organisations. His work spans public health strategy, workplace wellbeing, physical activity and sport, service evaluation, and health improvement initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities and improving outcomes.  

Alongside his professional work, Mike is an active rugby coach with Wigan Rugby Union Club and serves as a Trustee of the Manchester Schools PE Association. His passion for collaboration, innovation, and practical public health solutions continues to help organisations drive meaningful change for the communities they serve.