policy

Envisaging a public health system fit for the 21st Century, the Government has undertaken wide-ranging reforms through the Health and Social Care Act (March 2012). Local leadership will be at the heart of the new public health system, with local authorities taking on significant new public health functions for health improvement and health protection, backed by a ring-fenced budget.

With local authorities assuming responsibility for public health budgets from 1 April 2013, this symposium offers a timely opportunity to:

There has been an increase in the number of people, especially children, who suffer from allergies with symptoms ranging from mild shortness of breath to life-threatening anaphylactic shock.

Addressing a Future Crisis

At Diabetes: A Call for Action, the key concerns surrounding diabetes will be addressed and discussed. The audience will hear from a line-up of expert speakers and have the opportunity to debate as to which policies and strategies should be recommended to government and how to apply in healthcare and beyond. Delegates will learn of examples of best practice and stories of success which can benefit their own organisations and most importantly their patients.

Guests of Honour: Richard Cienciala, Deputy Director, Health & Wellbeing, Department of Health and Liz Woodeson, Director of Health & Wellbeing, Department of Health

Diabetes is one of the biggest challenges facing the NHS. There is estimated to be 3.1 million people diagnosed with diabetes in England and this figure is expected to rise to 4.6 million by 2030. Along with the rapidly growing scale of the condition, the associated care and treatment costs are also alarming. In order to deliver high quality, cost-effective and efficient diabetes care, diabetes must become a commissioning priority.

Health inequalities 2012: priorities for commissioning and integration

This seminar will bring together policymakers and stakeholders to discuss the priorities for tackling health inequalities in the new policy landscape.

It follows recently released data from the UCL Institute of Health Equity two years on from the Marmot Review, which shows 41% of children are not reaching a good level of development at age 5, and that while life expectancy has increased in most areas, nationally, life expectancy has become increasingly unequal.

The Kiel Food Science Symposium takes place in a 2-year rhythm. The aim of this international symposium is:

• to offer a scientific platform for representatives from academia, industry, food authorities and policy
• to stimulate the presentation of up-to-date research activities
• to obtain information on new developments
• to exchange views with colleagues from many countries on scientific progress and applications

The symposium will address various aspects of scientific research on:

Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum and Westminster Health Forum seminars present an opportunity to engage with key policymakers and other interested parties. This seminar will be a timely opportunity to assess the next steps for improving dignity and nutrition in care for elderly patients in the reformed NHS and social care system, including discussions on patient experience and engagement, and the development of NICE quality standards in social care.

Other topics for discussion include:

Now in its 6th year, the Annual European Nutrition and Lifestyle Conference has established a reputation as a leading forum for debate on EU policy relating to the promotion of healthy diets and lifestyles and to tackling the problem of obesity.

Speaker confirmations and a full conference programme will be available shortly. Please check the Nutrition Lifestyle website regularly for any updates. 

Public Health England: Working together for a healthier nation

Dr Hussey joins the following national leaders, policy makers and professionals making a difference on the ground from across all areas of primary care provision.

For further information, please visit the Primary Care Live website.