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:

• Integrated Public Health Teams – Nick Hicks, DPH, Milton Keynes PCT
• Joint Appointments at County Level – Quentin Sandifer, Executive DPH, Kent & Medway SHA and Kent County Council
• Getting Need into Commissioning – Andrew Clark, DPH & Medical Director, Craven, Harrogate & Rural District PCT
• Local Authority Commissioning – Cynthia Welbourn, Corporate Director of Education Services, North Yorkshire County Council
• Social Marketing vs Anti-Social Marketing: A Distinction without a Difference? – Geof Rayner
• The New NHS Arrangements, an Opportunity for Stronger Health Protection – Pat Troop, Chief Executive, Health Protection Agency