Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a clear and growing threat to health. Antibiotics are the cornerstone of modern medicine, but AMR has implications for the effective treatment of an increasing range of infections, with potential consequences for the future of health services not just in the UK but across the world.
This free online event will provide an opportunity to discuss why AMR matters, the impact of the UK’s approach to tackling it so far, and what more needs to be done.
This event takes place in the context of the government’s 20-year vision for antimicrobial resistance and ongoing work to develop the upcoming 2024–29 national action plan for AMR as the current action plan comes to an end.
This panel discussion will bring together experts to discuss:
- past and current efforts to tackle AMR in the UK and their impact – such as supporting the optimisation of antibiotic prescribing, developing new antibiotics, and improving the pipeline, and maximising the use of diagnostics
- the impact UK actions can have on a global issue such as AMR and stewardship at an international level
- what more should the UK be doing, how to understand the barriers that prevent effective action, and the levers that are available to drive progress as the UK moves into the next phase of the 20-year vision for AMR?
This event is sponsored by the ABPI
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This event has been sponsored by the ABPI
This event has been sponsored by the ABPI
Speakers
Dr Ron Daniels
Chief Executive, UK Sepsis Trust
Dr Louise Sweeney
Consultant Medical Microbiologist, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Matt Inada-Kim
Acute Medicine Consultant, Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust and National Clinical Director for Infection, Antimicrobial Resistance and Deterioration, NHS England
Colette Goldrick
Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Strategy, ABPI
Kate Livesey
Senior Policy Adviser, The King’s Fund
FAQs
- How do I join the online event?
When you register, you’ll be taken to a confirmation page inviting you to add the online event to your calendar. This calendar invite contains the link to the event auditorium. Click this link at the time of the broadcast to join the discussion. Reminder emails containing the link will be sent closer to the day of the event. You can use the same link to watch the event on demand.
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- How does the question functionality work?
We invite registrants to submit questions during the event using the Slido functionality on the left-hand side of the event auditorium.
If you have accessed the auditorium multiple times, Slido might ask you for an access code. This will be emailed to you automatically and you’ll need to enter the code to continue using Slido. Please note this does not affect your overall access to the event or the video.
- What if I have technical difficulties?
During the event, technical support will be available at all times via the chatbot in the bottom right of the auditorium page. However, we recommend testing your connection beforehand using the links available on the registration confirmation page and in the reminder emails.
- Additional queries?
If you'd like to make a booking enquiry, please email the events team at events@kingsfund.org.uk.