Events

South West Public Health Development School 2015

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY

Exciting new venue!

The South West Public Health Development School provides a unique opportunity for people working in a variety of fields within public health to expand their public health horizons at our new seafront venue in Torquay. 

A vibrant mix of workshops and learning activities will provide an excellent opportunity to consider how to maximise public health opportunities and truly make a difference.

Delegates can choose to attend one or both days and will have the opportunity to attend a dinner to network with colleagues from across the region.

Who Should Attend?

The Development School is open to anyone working in a public health related field from across the South West. We welcome professionals from a variety of organisations and settings, from local authorities, CCGs, NHS England, Public Health England, Health Education England, voluntary and community settings.

Conference overview

The programme for this year’s school reflects our theme of integration in public health – INTEGRATION AND COLLABORATION. You can now find a draft version of the programme uploaded.

There will be a wealth of opportunities for new learning and the discussion of new ideas. As always, the school will help to develop both individual practice and strengthen us as a public health community.

Registration, fees and accommodation

Registration is now OPEN, please see uploaded the invitation letter. To register your attendance at the Development School, please complete the Development School Booking Form. Please note that the booking form is for conference fees and the evening dinner ONLY.

Very excitingly this year we are able to offer the option of staying on site at The Imperial Hotel, however the booking process will differ to that of previous years.

If you require accommodation, either for one night or two, please book this in advance directly with the hotel through reservations. We have agreed a single room rate of £90 including breakfast per night. All delegates (including SWPH Registrars) that require accommodation will need to book directly with the hotel by calling 01803 206150. Please quote ‘Health Education South West’ to receive the agreed rate.

Other room options may be available upon request to the hotel. Payment for rooms will need to be made directly to the hotel upon check out unless you are a South West Public Health Registrar. 

PLEASE NOTE - Booking a room does not mean you have registered to attend the conference. Registration is only confirmed upon receipt of a completed booking form using the online link above.

Please see the conference fees below; 

		Fee
A	Conference fee - one day Tuesday 22nd September	£100
B	Conference fee - one day Wednesday 23rd September	£100
C	Dinner on Tuesday 22nd September Fee	£25

Payment

Payment of delegate fees can be made by either :

A - Invoice

Invoices will be sent to the delegate’s organisation after the event. We will endeavour to produce one invoice for all delegates attending from each organisation. For payments by invoice, we will require a contact name and details for the delegate’s organisation. Please ensure this is completed fully on the booking form.

B – No fees due

Public Health Specialty Registrars on the SW Public Health Training Programme and employees of Health Education England should select the no fee option

PLEASE NOTE:

If you book a place and are subsequently unable to attend, please contact Public.Health@southwest.hee.nhs.uk as soon as possible.

Unfortunately we will not be able to offer a refund for cancellations made after Friday 4th September 2015, unless we are able to re-sell your place at the event.

Transport

Transport to and from the venue will be the delegate’s responsibility.

Torquay train station is half a mile away and boosts a nice walk along the seafront to get there and back. There will also be taxis available. If you require taxi back to the train station, this can be booked at the hotel reception.

Directions to the hotel:

From M5 - Exit at junction 31 onto the A38. Continue onto the A380 signposted Torquay. Follow the signs onto the A3022 (signposted Seafront). On reaching the seafront road turn left signposted Harbour. At the monument roundabout take the second exit right onto Victoria Parade. The marina will now be on your right. Bear left and uphill onto Beacon Hill and onto Park Hill Road. The hotel entrance is second on the right.

Sat Nav: TQ1 2DG

Nearest airport: Exeter International – 22 miles
Nearest train station: Torquay – 0.6 miles
Nearest bus stop: Within walking distance from hotel entrance (via Stagecoach local bus service)

Parking

The hotel has 130 car parking spaces available. Car parking will be FREE for all delegates attending the conference. 

Workshops

Full descriptions of the workshops on offer will be available nearer the event. Delegates will be able to view the workshops prior to the day via this website but selection will be made on the day.

Question Time

This year the programme format will remain similar to previous years and we have already secured a fantastic range of very interesting workshops.  In previous years we have had a plenary debate on Day 2 to draw the school to a close. This year we are going to follow a ‘Question Time’ format and give everyone the chance to consider and bring questions around current topical issues. Delegates will have the opportunity to tweet questions. Follow us on Twitter @swphdevschool Tweet #swphdevschool15. If you would prefer to email the team with your question prior to the day, please direct these to Public.health@southwest.hee.nhs.uk

Questions?

Please contact the Training Programme team if you have any questions about this event.

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Type	Title	Description	Link
	Invitation Letter 2015		View
	Final Programme		View
	Workshop Information		View
	Speaker Information		View
docx, 255 KB	Information Park for Delegates		View