Tayside Public Health Network

A Brief introduction…….. History & background Main aims Focus Format Membership Links and structure….

History & background ……………

Main aims and focus Terms of reference To build on previous work, but building in and addressing some of the key issues and challenges

Network Focus & Aims…. A chance to think about what HIMP really is ? Your role ? How people can work more effectively together across disciplines ? Addressing particular topic / priority areas Addresses the challenges of theory, evidence & practice

Cont…. Re launch as a ‘learning network’ Concentrate on HIMP and Tayside priorities Build into looking at each priority a presentation on theory & evidence with colleagues from education Then focus on taking this forward in practice, discuss implementation & exploring key questions PHPs take forward in local networks Feeding in, out & up ……..

Links and Structures NHS Tayside HIMC Health Ineq. S.G NHS Tayside PHN.S.Grp JE N 4 H Advisory Grp JW TUH Gov.Structures Tayside PH Network Three locality PH Networks Via PHPs &

Format First Part business meeting, representatives 1-2:30pm Second Part presentation on key topic area 2:30-4:45pm Content: Strongly linked to priorities and supporting current work taking place Theory Implementation / Support including education and training issues and support from SPH & SHP services Links via local networks

Membership Multidisciplinary across nursing and all associated disciplines, primary & secondary care LA via HIMP posts / officers, Vol. Orgs, CHCs

Focus Based on extensive consultation & discussion Seminar results Focusing on priorities not professions Evidence, responses, action & support  Today = First meeting  Looking at what HIMP is, roles, priorities & some of the evidence around effectiveness

Questions ???? 1.How can we work more effectively together on health improvement ? 2.What are some of the key issues involved ? 3.How can we support this in practice more effectively ? 4.Issues for feedback ???