World Social Marketing Conference

29-30 September 2008
Brighton & Hove
National Social Marketing Centre

The Conference, the first of its kind, will be opened by Philip Kotler, the pioneer of social marketing and will bring academics, practitioners and policy makers together to discuss the application of social marketing across three separate fields, health, environment and civic engagement. With over 300 available presentation slots the event will appeal to all those involved in strategic, policy and practical social marketing.

See the conference website for further details.

The Safety of Birth Conference

2 October 2008
Oxford
National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU)

See the NPEU website for further details.

Health Impact Assessment & Sustainable Well-being
9th International HIA conference

9-10 October 2008
Liverpool
IMPACT, University of Liverpool

See the HIA conference website for further details.

Priorities in Healthcare Conference 2008

28-31 October 2008
Conference of the International Society for Priorities in Health Care
Newcastle Gateshead

See the conference website for further details.

Clinical update in STIs and sexual health

29 October 2008
London
Royal Society of Medicine

See the RSM website for further details.

Society for Genomics Policy and Population Health (SGPPH) AGM

Thursday 6 November 2008
London
School of Oriental and African Studies

The theme for the AGM will be 'Genetic Screening'. Seven speakers from multidisciplinary backgrounds will present an analysis of developing technologies, current applications, screening policies and ethical and legal issues, as well as an assessment of the implications for future health delivery and health policy in this field.

For more information and the registration form please see www.sgpph.org, or contact sgpph@phgfoundation.org or phone: +44 1223 740200.

7th International Bird Flu Summit

13-14 November 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada
Monte Carlo Resort and Casino

See the Annual Bird Flu Conference website for further details.

Royal Society of Medicine Conference

Northern and Yorkshire Region – Sex in the North

13 November 2008
Sheffield
St Mary's Conference Centre

This conference aims to inform and educate about the latest advances in Sexual Health and Medicine affecting the whole community - from childhood and adolescence onwards to more mature age groups of both sexes. Subjects covered include the topical debate on HPV vaccination, the controversial male menopause and the intricacies of sexual desire. By the end of the day, attendees will have a greater understanding of the main current sex topics that involve us all in modern society.

For more information and to register on line please visit www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/sinsheffield08.php

For further assistance, please contact Chloe Waite on 020 7290 3844 or chloe.waite@rsm.ac.uk

Health Service Journal's Promoting Health and Preventing Illness Conference

13 November 2008
Centennial Centre
Birmingham

The release of Lord Darzi's Next Stage Review has brought prevention to the top of everyone's agendas. Come and hear the most innovative practice in the UK and how to tackle key prevention areas at HSJ's Promoting Health and Preventing Illness conference. Interact and take home new ideas to effectively narrow the gap in your community and meet 2010 Health Inequality targets.

To find out more visit www.hsj-prevention.com

Key advances in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

18 November 2008
Manchester

The aim of this one day conference is to inform those attending of the key advances in the diagnosis, identification and management of COPD. This will be set in the context of epidemiology of COPD and recent initiatives in the UK to deliver high quality care for patients with this condition.

Please visit http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/copdmanch08.php for more information and online registration.

Cancer Reform Strategy’s National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative (NAEDI) Launch Conference

21 November, 2008
Mary Ward House, London

The launch conference will outline the streams of NAEDI and provide a forum for input and discussion about the initiative. The conference will provide information and support for everyone working in the area of early detection of cancer.

Registration opens on 1 October, 2008.
For more information and details of how to register visit Cancer Research UK
http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/publicpolicy/naedi/?a=5441

The Epidemiology of Allergy and Respiratory Diseases

25-28 November 2008
National Heart and Lung Institute
Imperial College London

The course will comprise a combination of lectures and group work, delivered by experts in the field, aiming to help students to apply the information presented during lectures, and to establish contact with colleagues and tutors, which may be useful for future work.

To find out more visit http://www.eaaci.net

4th Crash Course in Concepts of Epidemiology

8-12 December 2008
University of Edinburgh

This introductory course on the concepts, principles and methods of epidemiology is based on Professor Raj Bhopal's textbook, Concepts of Epidemiology. The course aims to cover in one week most of the material in the book, bringing participants to the level of introductory epidemiology in Masters level courses in public health.

See the University of Edinburgh Lifelong Learning website for further details.

The Kings Fund: Encouraging healthy behaviour: Developing successful interventions for creating change

One-day conference
9 December  2008
9.30am – 5.00pm, London

Discounted rate of 40% for  Faculty of Public Health members

Individual responsibility for health and self-care have been key themes in recent health policy developments in England. Choosing Health (2004) and subsequent action plans have all pointed to prevention rather than cure and there has been greater emphasis on individuals taking responsibility for adopting healthy behaviours to avoid ill health. Professor Lord Darzi's NHS Next Stage Review aims to create an NHS that helps people stay healthy, with all primary care trusts being required to work with local partners to commission comprehensive well-being and prevention services.

It is increasingly important for health professionals to understand what methods and interventions are available for positively influencing behaviour change and how these can be implemented on a practical level.

For further details please visit our website at:  http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/encouraging_healthy.html

Becoming a New Consultant: how to make it work for you

9 December 2008
London
Royal College of Physicians

This conference will provide practical help and support for trainee doctors about to make the difficult transition to the consultant grade and for consultants within the first five years of appointment facing the new responsibilities of their position. The pitfalls and opportunities for new consultants will be discussed with suggestions on how to handle relationships with colleagues, patients, managers and primary care trusts. Understanding job planning, including flexible working and the process of appraisal and revalidation is also included and speakers will use their own experience to provide advice for navigating this challenging time in a medical career. Doctors from non-medical specialties will also find this conference of interest

Conference Organiser: Dr Rina Davison, Dr Sue Cullen, Dr Andita Paul
http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/event/details.aspx?e=1022

Fifth National Conference on Obesity and Health

27 and 28 April 2009
Lakeside Conference Centre, Aston University
Birmingham

Further information will be posted as and when it becomes available is: http://www.obesityandhealth.co.uk. Abstract Submission Deadline is 28 February 2009.