Open Letter

Sue O’Connell, Chief Executive of Partnerships for Health

I am delighted to invite you to attend Partnerships for Health’s Third Annual Conference, “Delivering Healthy Communities Through Partnership”.

The focus for this event will be on the planning and delivery of integrated community facilities through partnership working between the NHS, Local Authorities, LIFT Companies, Community Ventures, Social Enterprise and other local regeneration initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to take part in a truly interactive event, which will include the following features:

• a short pre-event survey where you can voice your thoughts on the opportunities and obstacles for improving the health and well being of communities in your area (this feedback will then directly inform the agenda which will be tailored to include issues you have asked to be debated);

• a “Question Time” session with senior panellists from the public and private sectors;

• “state of the art” voting pad technology to allow you to engage in “live” debates on issues and solutions as they arise; and

• networking sessions where you will be able to share best practice and experience with other community health partners

I would like to invite all members of the public, private and third sectors who have an interest in improving community health to join me at this important event. Accordingly, please feel free to circulate this event information to any colleagues that you think might be interested in attending.

As demand for the event is likely to be high, early booking is recommended.

Confirmed Speakers
• Peter Coates, Director of Finance – Investment, Department of Health
• Gershon Cohen, Head of Infrastructure Finance, Bank of Scotland
• Sue O’Connell, Chief Executive, Partnerships for Health
• Duane Passman, New Programme Development Director, Partnerships for Health
• David Colin Thome, National Clinical Director for Primary Care and Medical Advisor to the Commissioning and Systems Management Director, Department of Health
• Chris Whitehouse, Chairman, LIFT LOBI
• Chris Wilson, Chief Executive, 4Ps
• Alan Wright, Chairman, Doncaster and Barnsley LIFT Companies
• Ian Wootton, Corporate Finance Partner for Infrastructure, Government and Utilities, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

The Conference in Brief

• Clear and practical guidance on strategic planning for delivery of integrated community health facilities

• Interactive sessions on the blockers and enablers for creating healthier communities

• Presentations from key figures in the community health sector including Local Government, the private sector and Health offering lessons learned, shared experience and knowledge

• Focus on the identification and implementation of practical solutions for improved community health such as LIFT, Community Ventures, Social Enterprise and Regeneration initiatives

Practical Case Studies

• Liverpool LIFT Regeneration Case Study

• Improved Community Health Video Diaries – “on the street” interviews illustrating what local communities want and need in their area

Registration required:

Yes

Free:

No