With the NHS now in its 60th year and with a new vision for health from Lord Darzi in improving quality of care there can be little doubt that such moves by the government to improve preventive health measures are timely. Public Health is failing: levels of obesity, STDs and substance abuse are at an all time high, progress in smoking cessation is stalling and there are rising levels of infectious disease such as TB. It is now vital that the entire healthcare community are able to navigate suitable care pathways for those already at risk and implement communication, education and screening to combat future problems.
On January 7 2008 the Prime Minister Gordon Brown delivered a speech at King's College Hospital on the future of the NHS. He outlined his vision of the NHS of the future- doing more than just treating patients that are ill - an NHS offering prevention as well. "It will not be the NHS of the passive patient - the NHS of the future will be one of patient power, patients engaged and taking greater control over their own health and their healthcare too. This means an NHS which is personal to the patient not just because it's available at a time to suit you, with the clinician of your choice, in the setting and environment which meets your needs, but also, because it works directly for your needs and wishes. It identifies your clinical needs earlier than before, is targeted to keeping you healthy and fit, and puts you far more in control of your own health and your own life".
The Prime Minister Gordon Brown, January 7 2008
Against this backdrop, Preventive Health 08 will be the only conference to inspire, inform and allow a flow of ideas between those charged with implementing this ambitious phase of reform in the NHS. Conference sessions will examine the drive towards patient power and how to engage the public to take more control of their health in a preventive environment. A focussed exhibition will allow you to meet with suppliers and supporters who can turn your own vision into a reality.
KEY ISSUES
- Lifestyle diseases: smoking, drinking, obesity
- The NHS and preventive health services
- Diversity of demand in preventive and curative medicine
- Patient choice - public or private
- The National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV
- Investment in research and development
- How can healthcare systems respond to the challenge?
- The pharmaceutical industry role in preventive care
UNMISSABLE SEMINARS
In support of an excellent programme of keynote addresses, there will be a series of six, one-hour seminars. Running in the morning and afternoon of the event, they will allow delegates to understand complex areas of specific interest.
SPEAKERS
An exceptional line-up of speakers include:
- Dr Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and Chair UK National Screening Committee
- Professor Steve Field, Chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Dr Wendy Richardson, Director of Public Health for Hull
- David Regan, Director of Manchester Joint Health Unit
- Dr Mark Porter, GP, Presenter, Radio Four (Conference Chair)
RATES
Public Sector: SAVE 20% off the standard rate
Simply quote the reference 'HCR' when booking and register 20% off the standard rate of £249 + VAT), therefore prices are:
- 1 delegate was £249 + VAT, NOW £199 + VAT
- 2 delegates was £225 + VAT, NOW £180 + VAT (each)
- 3 delegates was £199 + VAT, NOW £159 + VAT (each
SAVE 50%: Book 5 or more public sector/charity delegates and benefit from the discounted rate of £125 + VAT (each)
- Voluntary Sector (with a registered charity No): £149 + VAT
- Private Sector (very limited places): £995 + VAT
Registration details below
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Venue Details
QEII Conference Centre, Westminster
Contact Details
- Phone:
- 0800 542 9585
- Email:
- bookings@govnet.co.uk
- URL:
- http://www.govnet.co.uk/preventive
