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South West Public Health Tutorial Programmes
Wednesday 12th January 2005 - Lyngford House, Taunton - The Public Health White Paper
Programme
The day will use a mixture of presentations, seminar style discussions and small group work with plenary discussion. Participants should have read at least the executive summary prior to attending and should bring with them any published articles or commentaries on the White Paper that have caught their eye.
| 09:30 | Tea and coffee on arrival |
| 10.00 | Choosing Health – results of the public consultation - Mary-Jane Roberts |
| 10:30 | Questions and Discussion |
| 10.40 | Coffee |
| 11.55 | Choosing Health - Equality, Equity and Policy- Small group work. Considering the White Paper using the headings in the part A syllabus outline |
| 12.30 | Feedback and plenary discussion |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13.30 |
The Public Health White Paper (slides from Dr Fiona Adshead, Deputy CMO) Dr. Nicky Pearson – Regional Public Health Group, White Paper Lead |
| 13:50 | Questions and Discussion |
| 14.00 |
Process and Ideologicial fit What does the parliamentary process involve? What is the fit of the White Paper with other relevant policy areas in the current administration? |
| 14:15 |
How will the White Paper affect the Public Health
environment? Discussion and reflection on commentaries: Implications for NHS, local govt, community and voluntary groups, academic departments, commerce |
| 14.45 | Plenary discussion |
| 15. 00 | Tea |
| 15.15 | Trainees’ Business Meeting – separate Agenda |
| 16.30 |
Finish |
Educational outcomes:
- An increased understanding of the aims of the Public Health White Paper
- An increased knowledge of areas of White Paper relevant to social policy and consultation subjects in part A syllabus
- An understanding of the place of a White Paper in the parliamentary process and current policy environment