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Community-led and person-centred approaches play a crucial role in improving individuals’ and communities’ health and wellbeing, offering unique solutions that are more tailored to their specific needs. If the shifts from sickness to prevention and moving care closer to home are to be successful, stronger recognition of the role communities can play, and appropriate mechanisms for them to work in partnership with integrated care systems, their local health system and local authorities at the place and neighbourhood level, is needed.
Over two days, this conference will explore what is required to achieve change so that communities can accrue more influence in driving improvements in the health and care outcomes that matter most to them. We will hear case study examples about the challenges of working in a community-led way and how these challenges were overcome to unlock the power of community-led approaches to health.
We will also consider changes that are happening in the wider context that will have an impact on this way of working, including devolution and an increased focus on the development of a neighbourhood health service, and the opportunities these could bring.
Event topics
Through case studies, panel discussions and an interactive ‘camera on’ session, this conference will explore:
how the growing focus on neighbourhood working could offer an opportunity to harness the power of community-led approaches
changes that might have an impact on delivering community-led approaches, including the 10 Year Health Plan, plans for devolution and local government reorganisation
where community-led approaches are working well to deliver meaningful change, and how this was achieved
the need for a radical shift in the public sector to move from a ‘do to’ to a ‘do with’ approach
overcoming challenges to community-led approaches, including how to make them inclusive.
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Testimonials
'A thoroughly enjoyable, well-organised, and easily accessible conference. The variety of speakers, combining professional and lived experience, made for engaging and informative sessions.'
'Well worth attending — I learned so much about the work happening in other organisations and communities, some of which I am taking back to my own organisation.'
'Integration of care will fail without the integration of voices. An insightful two days of hearing about neighbourhood strategies, civic capacity, and change-making partnerships — getting back to basics: firstly, what matters most to you, and then how can we work together to co-create happier and healthier families and communities.'
'A great opportunity to hear from and interact with a wide range of partners from across our health and wellbeing systems. A wealth of knowledge and experience, carefully crafted into two live sessions.'
'A great conference with some really positive challenges for anyone working in or interested in community development and public service delivery.'
Event supporters
Speakers include
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Professor Jennie Popay
Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Public Health, Lancaster University -
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Mubasshir Ajaz
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Merron Simpson
Chief Executive, The Health Creation Alliance -
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Zoe Porter
Associate Director, Person and Community Centred Approaches, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board -
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Taskin Saleem
Chief Executive, Subco Trust -
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Peter Yarwood
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Anne Bowers
Strategic Lead, Community Public Health & Inclusive Economy, Newham Council -
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Dr Saul Kaufman
HCL Vice-Chair, St Johns Wood and Maida Vale PCN Clinical Director and GP Partner, St Johns Wood Medical Practice
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Programme
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
We'll explore harnessing the power of community-led approaches, reducing health inequalities and embedding community-led approaches at ICS level.
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Thursday, 17 July 2025
We'll cover what devolution could mean for community-led approaches, moving from a 'do to' to a 'do with' approach and keeping the conversation going in the future.
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Ticket prices
Please note, there is a £20+ VAT surcharge to cover the cost of processing invoices. This is in addition to the ticket price and will be added to your invoice. There is one invoice fee per order, not per ticket. There is no charge for paying by debit or credit card.
Tickets are available to book now.
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Community groups and small charities
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Charities and public sector
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Small-medium sized enterprise (SME)
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Commercial (large private company)
Student tickets
If you are a student in full-time education, please email us for a promotional code, with a photograph of your valid student ID. Student tickets are £60 +VAT.
Community group tickets
For community groups or charities with an income of less than £100k, we are pleased to offer a new low rate of £95+VAT.
Bursary tickets
We offer a limited number of bursary places for people with lived experience to ensure a balance of voices in the room. To apply for a bursary place please email us a short paragraph explaining why you wish to attend.
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