Events

ADPH Annual Conference and AGM 2011

Friday, 13th May 2011

Minding the Gap - DsPH Working Across and Between Organisations

Set as a 'listening event' in the middle of the 'pause' in the restructuring of the English NHS and PH system the conference covered the issues thrown up around the DPH role in the new system. With 16 speakers (profiles here and here) and 100 delegates it was an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing experiences. After an introduction from Frank Atherton, our President, the agenda was split into three panel and discussion sessions and ended with an uplifting keynote address from Tony Jewell, CMO Wales around the role of the DPH in the 21st Century.

Speakers included:

Ruth Hussey, DPH, Public Health England Transition Team

Peter Hay, President, ADASS

David Kidney, Head of Policy, CIEH

Paul Zollinger-Read, Director of Commissioning Development, East of England

Health Inequalities - Delivering Marmot - 21st May 2010

Coming hard on the heels of the change of government there was much discussion about the emerging policy agenda as well as on the main theme of inequalities. Outcomes from the conference can be viewed here.
Presentations were received from:

Public Health and Commissioning - 11th September 2009

The conference explored the contribution that DsPH and their teams make to creating better services - particularly in the context of World Class Commissioning. There was also a facilitated session around the workforce which will inform a DH funded project around the DPH role and function. The report and evaluation will be available shortly.
Presentations were received from:

World Class Commissioning for Better Sexual Health - March 2009

A workshop for Directors of Public Health and sexual health commissioners developed collaboratively by the ADPH and THT to launch their joint publication and held on Monday 16th March, Lighthouse West London, W11 1QT.
This highly successful workshop offered a valuable opportunity for those leading the commissioning of local sexual health services to:

  • Examine national policies with colleagues and the Department of Health
  • Develop strategies to improve the commissioning of sexual health services
  • Show case and share successful local approaches
  • Discuss current issues with peers

Read the report, evaluation and presentations:

  • Gareth Jones - Director of Scientific Development, Bioethics and Sexual Health, DH
  • Chris Packham - DPH, Nottingham City PCT and Vice-President, ADPH
  • Paul Ward - Deputy Chief Executive, Terrence Higgins Trust
  • Nuala Woodman - Practice Based Commissioning Manager, Heart of Birmingham tPCT
  • Janet Reece - Teenage Pregnancy Programme Manager, Birmingham City Council

Inequalities and Wellbeing – Working Together - 20th May 2008

The conference was oint with the ADSS and ADCS and explored ways in which directors of public health, adult social services and children’s services can work together to reduce health inequalities and promote and improve wellbeing. The programme was chaired by Andrew Cozens, IDeA and included a panel discussion, presentations and workshops. Read the report from the conference.
Presentations were from:

  • Steve Feast - Senior Advisor Health and Wellbeing, Department of Health
  • David Behan - Director General Social Care, Department of Health
  • Peter Lauener - Director for Supporting Delivery, Department for Children Schools and Families
  • The Presidents - Tim Crayford, ADPH; John Dixon, ADASS; Maggie Atkinson, ADCS

Workshops were held on:

Political & Advocacy Role of Directors of Public Health - 15th May 2007

Read the report here. The conference had the specific objectives to:

  • explore working together with partners for health and well-being
  • examine collaboration with national organisations to tackle alcohol issues
  • understand how social marketing can promote and achieve change

As well as providing a networking and discussion opportunity for leaders in Public Health, there were presentations from, and discussions, with:

Shaping Public Health for 150 Years - 29 November 2006

The ADPH first came into existence in 1856, and was chaired by the first Chief Medical Officer, Sir John Simon. We celebrated our 150th anniversary in 2006 and the four Chief Medical Officers from across the UK agreed to speak at our conference which explored the role of the DPH across the UK, both now and in the future. Read the notes, evaluation summary and discussion notes.

Presentations were from:

Public Health in the New World - 28 April 2006

The aim of the 2006 ADPH annual conference was to air and discuss current issues across Public Health and to share up-to-date practice in commissioning and joint working. This all within the changing health and care framework. The introduction and conclusion were given by outgoing president, Dr Tony Jewell.

Items on the conference agenda included: