Health inequalities

Strand session places are limited so remember to book yours.

• Tackling inequality through information and learning
• What should be the next steps?
• Narrowing the Gap

Tackling inequality through information and learning

In this session you will have the opportunity to discuss techniques such as information prescriptions, population segmentation and targeted social marketing. Speakers from the NHS, third sector and private sector will be on hand to provide their experiences at addressing health inequalities.

Day and time: Wednesday 16:00-17:30

Format: Networking/cafe conversation

Of interest to: Professionals across the NHS

Speakers: Ike Anya (Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Hammersmith and Fulham PCT), Neil Churchill (Chief Executive, Asthma UK), Alan Higgins (Director of Public Health, Oldham PCT), Martin Machray (Head of Social Marketing, Dr Foster Intelligence) and Dr Henriette Coetzer (Medical Director, Bupa Commissioning)

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What should be the next steps?

This session, in the form of a debate, will consider the options available to the Government as they seek to address health inequalities. Are the current reforms providing the most effective solutions? Our panel have a wealth of experience in these issues and will certainly generate a thought provoking discussion.

Day and time: Thursday 16:30-18:00

Format: Chalk and talk

Of interest to: Senior management across all sectors of the NHS

Speakers: Professor Chris Bentley (Delivery Manager, National Support Team, Department of Health), Mark Davies (Director of Health Inequalities and Partnership, Department of Health) and Cathy Hamlyn (Director of National Support Team Development, Department of Health)

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Narrowing the Gap

This session, produced in collaboration with the LGA, will offer life-affirming messages about the importance of children's health. The Department for Children, Schools and Families' (DCSF) Narrowing the Gap enquiry is examining issues such as parental support, sustaining links between schools and children's centres and strengthening local leadership. Delegates will receive practical advice about effective local solutions and hear from a variety of Healthcare professionals.

Day and time: Friday 09:00-10:15

Format: Discussion

Of interest to: PCT chief executives, public health leads

Speakers: Caroline Abrahams (Local Government Association) and Jane Held (Deputy Director, Narrowing The Gap)