Public Health Events in the UK and Europe
Please note that this list of public health events is updated on a monthly basis. The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) reserves the right to decide which events are included in this list. However, inclusion on this list does not imply that FPH endorses or has investigated the contents of listed events. Should you wish to include an events listing, please complete this form
2010
Climate Change: Impact on Women and Children
Date: 12 March 2010
Joint RCOG/RCPCH/RCM Meeting
For any queries regarding this event, please contact: Kim Helm khelm@rcog.org.uk
Informed Decisions and Intelligence Investment: The future of child and maternal health services
Date: 18 March 2010
Venue: Royal York Hotel, York
ChiMat's second annual conference will focus on the practical application of information and intelligence to support effective long-term decision-making. Alongside an opportunity to see the on-line tools in action, delegates will also have the chance to hear from leading researchers in the field of child and maternal health about how to engage positively and innovatively with the challenges ahead. This event is funded by ChiMat and there is no charge to delegates for attending.
Health of Migrants in the South East region
Date: 19 March 2010
Venue: Mary Ward House, Tavistock Square, London
The new network resulting from the Department of Health-sponsored research into the health of migrants in the South East will be launched at an event on 19 March in central London.
The research was undertaken by a partnership of the Health Protection Agency, NHS Berkshire East, Slough Borough Council, Oxford University and SEPHO. We are delighted that the day will be opened by Professor John Newton, Regional Director of Public Health in the South Central SHA. The Regional Director for the South East Coast SHA is also hoping to attend. The research explored the needs of all migrants, including irregular and undocumented people, international students, economic migrants and workers, and asylum seekers and refugees.
On behalf of the partner organisations, we would be delighted if you can join us to help shape the agenda for this exciting new network. The event website includes the programme and a link to book your place online. This meeting is free to participants in stakeholder organisations in the South East. Space is limited, so there will be an administrative charge for anyone who does not attend but who has not let us know in advance.
For more information please visit http://www.hpa-events.org.uk/MigrantHealth
Be careful what you wish for
Date: 23 March 2010
Venue: ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1
Since it was established in 1984, Adfam has worked to support families affected by substance misuse. Over the past year, it has been evolving into an umbrella organisation, committed to representing the views of its supporters to policy makers and opinion shapers. As part of this development, Adfam has consulted with professionals and volunteers across a wide range of sectors to gather information about the issues which are crucial to the future of family support. These issues inform Adfam's manifesto, and reveal the challenges and debates for anyone who works with families where substance misuse is a matter of concern.
The overall purpose of this conference is to present and debate the key issues for the future of family support, informed by intelligence collected from Adfam's series of consultations
UKPHA 18th Annual Public Health Forum
Date: 24 March 2010
Venue: Bournemouth International Centre
The UK's largest multi-disciplinary conference on public health The Annual Public Health Forum has been one of the main platforms on which the UKPHA has developed and expanded its work on health and sustainable development. The 2010 Forum is entitled 'Global Issues, local actions. Health & wellbeing in a time of ecological and economic crises'.
For more information visit http://www.ukpha.org.uk/annual-public-health-forum.aspx
Equity, sustainability and well-being: how can better health help Europe 2020?
Date: Wednesday 24 March
Venue: Renaissance Hotel, Brussels
To register, please see http://www.eurohealthnet.eu
Pandemic – Preparedness and response – Preparing the nation
Date: 25 March 2010
Venue: Central Hall in Westminster, London
PSCA International is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Pandemic Conference.
The Emergence of the H1N1 virus ( swine Flu ) led the World Health Organisation to announce a global flu pandemic on the 11th June 2009. Although Sir Liam Donaldon, the Government's Chief Medical Officer, has stated that it is not at excessive levels of infection in the UK, it is generally accepted that another influenza pandemic will occur. At present, there is no way of predicting when that might be, or the level of infection that may result. It is probable that the flu will spread rapidly and result in grave consequences; therefore, it is essential that robust and resilient plans are prepared to ensure that the continuation of essential services and business.
For more information visit http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/main/overview.asp?ID=135
Women's Health 2010: The 18th Annual Congress
Date: March 26-28, 2010
Venue: Washington, DC
Under the leadership of the VCU Institute for Women's Health, Journal of Women's Health, and the National Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the American Medical Women's Association
The Congress will be preceded by a half-day pre-meeting symposium on Thursday March 25 on health policy followed by a visit to The Hill, under the leadership of The American Medical Women’s Association.
Please watch for further developments and early registration opportunities via e-mail and on our website: www.bioconferences.com/wh
For further information, please contact womenshealth2010@liebertpub.com
Drugs & Alcohol Today
Date: 13 April 2010
Venue: Business Design Centre, London N1 0QH
50 stands from organisations working across drug and alcohol misuse - 12 seminars exploring the future direction of policy and practice - Arts Zone - New Drug Awareness Zone - Training and Development Zone - Networking with 1,000 drug and alcohol workers.
For more information please visit http://www.pavpub.com/DAAT2010
Practical aspects of severe asthma now and in the future
Date: 19 April 2010
Venue: Manchester
This conference will update the clinician/nurse specialist on the practical issues of managing patients with uncontrolled symptoms despite maximum conventional asthma therapy. We will be paying special attention to reasons for uncontrolled symptoms and explore new techniques currently available and possible future developments in asthma phenotyping and care.
For more informaiton visit http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/asthma.php
Safeguarding and older people: the role of housing and support
Date: 20 April 2010
Venue: ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1
The welfare of older people in their homes is paramount to ensuring that the independence and choice agenda can be achieved. Providing a safe environment for people to live free of the concern of victimisation or abuse is vital. This national conference will look at the key role that housing and support providers for older people have in promoting the safeguarding agenda, engaging with tenants and service users to promote best practice and achieving improved outcomes. The conference will allow attendees to: - understand the evolving adult safeguarding agenda, including the development of Adult Safeguarding Boards - appreciate the contribution of housing and support and their staff to the multi-agency approaches - learn from best practice in other areas.
For more information please contact http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/conferences/showfull.asp?Conference=906
Tobacco Control in Practice - a postgraduate cpd module
Date: 26 April 2010
Venue: University of Bath, Claverton Down, BA2 7AY
Taught by leading academics and practitioners in the field of tobacco control, this course aims to provide participants with and overview of key concepts and issues in tobacco control. Aimed at professionals working in public health, health promotion and related fields , the module is taught on campus and will be a balance of lectures, seminars and small group work. It may be taken as a stand alone CPD or as 6 credits at Masters level on completion and subsequent assessment of a 3000 word report. 40 places are available on a first come, first served basis and the application form may be downloaded from our website.
For more information visit: http://www.bath.ac.uk/health/tobacco/
Dignity and choice in end of life care: the role of social workers
Date: 28 April 2010
Venue: ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1
Ensuring that people can experience dignity and choice in end of life care is a target for all. Research with people receiving end of life care indicates that many wish to have the choice to die at home, and if that is not available, for their end of life care to be delivered in a setting which is respectful of their wishes and provides dignity. This national conference is the first of its kind and will focus on the unique role which social workers have in facilitating the fulfilment of the intention to provide choice and dignity. The role of other professions is well known to the general public, but there is a growing awareness that in their important position of being able to enable people, social workers can have a positive impact on people's experiences as they approach the end of their lives.
The conference will examine how this can be achieved in a variety of settings and look at innovative
practice in how services can be personalised and increase the quality of care experienced. The presenters
and workshop leaders will also discuss how important considerations in the areas of ethnicity and
spirituality
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Five Nations Health Protection Conference 2010
Date: 18-19 May
Venue: Beardmore Hotel and Conferene Centre
Further information on submission of abstracts and booking for the conference will be available soon.
10th Annual Symposium on Obesity, Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome
Date: Thursday 20 May 2010
Venue: Postgraduate Medical Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
This event will showcase some of the work being delivered nationally by experts on the origins, mechanisms and management of diabetes and cardiovascular risk
To register your interest email kerry.godley-mcavoy@phnt.swest.nhs.uk
Workshop on Lung Function Tests, Asthma and Work
Date: 21 May 2010
Venue: National Heart and Lung Institute, London SW3
Suitable for all Occupational Health professionals with a particular interest in spirometry and lung function testing, and their implications in the workplace. Examines the role of lung function testing in the workplace. Covers spirometry, histamine provocation and exercise testing: interpretation, abnormalities, longitudinal changes, individual variation and role in health surveillance; use in pre-employment screening/fitness to work; risk assessment of people with asthma.
NB: this is not a practical Spirometry course; a working knowledge of practical spirometry is assumed. Accreditation: 6 clinical CPD points to be sought; RCN Accreditation Unit: 6 study hours (event ref. 3746) Registration fee: £120 - includes handout, refreshments and lunch For further details, contact: Magda Wheatley Secretary to Professor Paul Cullinan National Heart & Lung Institute Occupational & Environmental Medicine Dovehouse Street London SW3 6LY Tel: 020 7351 8934
For more information please visit https://www5.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/coursebookings/lungfuncttestsasthma_1005.html
Clinical update: Chlamydia
Date: 24 May 2010
Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine
The aim of this cross disciplinary meeting is to provide a comprehensive clinical update on Chlamydia focusing on its epidemiology, biology, immunology, diagnosis and prevention together with its impact on male and female infertility. This conference should provide new insight into prevention and treatment for Chlamydia enabling delegates to understand better its importance and how best to address it in their laboratories and clinical practice.
For more information visit http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/cuchlamydia.php
Addiction
Date: 25 May 2010
Venue: The Royal Society of Medicine, London
Addiction to Class A drugs is not going to go away. The problems appear to be becoming more complex, or at least we are coming to a more sophisticated understanding of how many different parts of the problem interact. Practitioners in this area need to use increasingly complex models of the multidimensional nature of their patients' problems. Furthermore there are many new developments within the field. The aim of the meeting is to examine current trends in Class A drug abuse in the UK, to improve multidisciplinary working and to improve treatment available to patient groups. Please see the link for full programme details, fees and online booking service.
Prevention and health inequalities : Achieving cost-effective and evidence-based solutions to impact on whole populations
Date: 30 March 2010
Venue: The King's Fund, London
Information: This conference, run in partnership with the Department of Health's Health Inequalities National Support Team and The King's Fund, will look at how prevention initiatives can be evaluated and will explore what is currently working in practice. Keynote speakers: Sir Michael Marmot, Chair, Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England Post 2010 (Marmot Review) Professor Chris Bentley, Head of National Support Team for Health Inequalities, Department of Health
Safeguarding and older people: the role of housing and support
Date: 21 April 2010
Venue: ORT House Conference Cenrtre, London NW1
The welfare of older people in their homes is paramount to ensuring that the independence and choice agenda can be achieved. Providing a safe environment for people to live free of the concern of victimisation or abuse is vital. This national conference will look at the key role that housing and support providers for older people have in promoting the safeguarding agenda, engaging with tenants and service users to promote best practice and achieving improved outcomes. The conference will allow attendees to: - understand the evolving adult safeguarding agenda, including the development of Adult Safeguarding Boards - appreciate the contribution of housing and support and their staff to the multi-agency approaches - learn from best practice in other areas.
For more information visit http://www.pavpub.com/conferences
RCPE Symposium - Infectious Diseases: A Brave New World?
Date: 11 June 2010
Venue: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Infectious diseases continue to challenge on many different levels. The last year has seen the first European recognition of H1N1 influenza in Scotland, the emergence of anthrax in Scottish drug users and growing rates of tuberculosis, HIV and imported infection in the Scottish population. This symposium covers some of these important changes and builds on previous symposia in further defining the expanding role of infection specialists in the modern hospital. We are delighted also to focus on emerging neurological infections, perhaps the most challenging of all infections to manage. The meeting should be of particular interest to trainees and practising hospital clinicians, microbiologists and public health physicians but many topics will also be of relevance to GPs, nurses and pharmacists working in the field of infection.
For more information please visit http://events.rcpe.ac.uk/events/64/infectious-diseases-a-brave-new-world
Sandwell Health Other Economic Summit (SHOES) conference
Date: 23 June - 25 June 2010
Venue: The pUBLIC, West Bromwich
The conference coincides with the G8 summit and will explore how local issues impact on world health and how global issues affect us. This year the local theme is environmental justice and health inequalities. The following keynote speakers have been confirmed and will share their views
As part of the SHOES conference The National Heart Forum will also be holding a seminar. The conference will be free to delegates from the West Midlands Region. For delegates from outside the region there will be a charge of £50 for the three days.
For further information contact Joanne Steventon on 0121 612 1632 or email: shoes@sandwell-pct.nhs.uk
The Future of Services for Bereaved Children: Best Practice and Reform
Date: 1 July 2010
Venue: Central London, Venue TBC
Childhood bereavement is an issue of great importance. Not only will the death of a friend or family member leave a child in confusion and despair but young people can, as a result, develop depressive disorders and suffer post traumatic stress. This unique one day conference offers the opportunity to explore the roles of front line practitioners in supporting bereaved children. We will hear from our own trailblazing local authorities, schools, educational psychologists, academics and politicians who will inform on best practice development and future strategy.
For more information please visit http://tinyurl.com/yg3hawu
12th Annual Meeting of the SRNT Europe
Date: 6 September 2010
Venue: University of Bath, UK
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Europe is a 3 day conference to be held in partnership with the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies (UKCTCS) at the University of Bath. The theme of the conference will be Translating Science to Policy and is open to all those working in tobacco and nicotine research worldwide.
Calls for paper and poster abstracts and symposia proposals have opened and are welcome across all areas of interest pertaining to tobacco and nicotine research, including preclinical and basic science, clinical studies, public health and epidemiology, and policy research Further information on all aspects of the conference, including registration, is available on the conference website
For more information please visit – http://www.srnteurope.org
Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Social Medicine
Date: 6 - 8 September 2010
Venue: Belfast
More information available at http://www.socsocmed.org.uk/
3rd joint European Public Health Conference
Date: 10 to 13 November
Venue: Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Netherlands Public Health Federation, EUPHA and ASPHER are pleased to invite you to the 3rd joint European Public Health Conference combining the 18th annual EUPHA meeting and the 32nd annual meeting of ASPHER. The conference will be organised from 10 to 13 November in Amsterdam. The main theme of the conference is Integrated public health.
For more information please visit http://www.eupha.org/site/upcoming_conference.php
2011
2nd World Non-Profit and Social Marketing Conference
Date: 11-12 April 2011
Venue: Dublin, Ireland
The 2nd World conference will bring together those interested in applying strategic communications, marketing and behaviour change methodology to solve key social challenges.
Leading thinkers and practitioners from all over the world will be attending and providing delegates with their most up to date ideas and research. Practitioners will have a chance to share practicable examples of interventions and the impact and learning that they produced.
IEA World Congress of Epidemiology
Date: 7 August 2011
Venue: Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland will be host for the world's international epidemiology and public health party, in 2011, the International Epidemiological Association's showcase triennial event. The Congress theme is reflected in the title: 'Changing populations, changing diseases: Epidemiology for Tomorrow's World.'
Within this future-orientated theme we will discuss the full span of research across the many disciplines contributing to our science and practice. In addition to grappling with today's problems across the globe, we will forecast what awaits us in the future, in terms of diseases (including uncovering causes); health effects of environmental and demographic change; and theoretical, conceptual and technical developments in epidemiology.
For more information please visit http://www.epidemiology2011.com
Health and wellbeing – the 21st century agenda
Date: September 2011
Venue: London
The journal Public Health is planning its 2nd International Conference. Taking as its theme health and wellbeing, the conference will explore the relationships between health, wellbeing and the factors which influence them in a global environment.