WELCOME TO THE HIA GATEWAY
The HIA Gateway (funded by the Department of Health, England) provides access to resources and information on Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for those new to HIA, practitioners of HIA and those wishing to commission HIAs or some other Impact Assessment process (i.e. Integrated Impact Assessment, Mental Well-being Impact Assessment and health-related Strategic Environmental Assessment). It is both a National and International site.
Ever attempt has been made to address the issue of copyright but if you are concerned that copyright has been infringed on any of your material please contact the
HIA Gateway.
Some Recent Additions
HIA & Evaluation: Clark County Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
Rapid and comprehensive HIA on the Clark County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The main aim was to provide meaningful input into the Master Plan process. The assessment estimates the impacts in terms of health benefits derived from increased opportunity for physical activity. Also includes an HIA evaluation. Clark County Public Health, 2011.
Fitter for walking: evaluation
An evaluation of Living Streets' Fitter for Walking Project. This is a community based project delivered by Living Streets together with Local Authorities, Community Groups and residents to make improvements to the environment to promote walking. The results show a very positive response by communities to the project and a removal of a wide range of barriers to walking. National Heart Foundation; Loughborough University, 2012.
Well-being evidence for policy: A review
There has been a considerable growth in academic research on the causes of well-being and increasing interest from policymakers. This review aims to provide the tools necessary to transfer this academic knowledge into a practical format for policymakers. The policy areas identified include: the economy, social relationships and community, health, the local environment, education and care, and personal characteristics. New Economics Foundation, 2012.
Effectiveness of health appraisal in spatial plans
Spatial plans can take due account of health through the inclusion of health considerations in the appraisal processes linked to plan-making processes. This systematic review found that HIA generally covered health more comprehensively than SEA or other integrated appraisals. However, there was almost no evidence that the recommendations had led to the anticipated outcomes or improvements in health postulated. S. Gray, L. Carmichael, H. Barton et al., Public Health 11, 2011.
Evaluating HIAs in New Zealand
The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance on the evaluation of HIAs in New Zealand. It brings together a diverse range of national and international views to provide a starting point for those undertaking HIA evaluation. This paper provides guidance on HIA evaluation in New Zealand by explaining HIA evaluation and outlining the available evaluation tools. NZ Ministry of Health, 2011.
HIA of California Assembly Bill (Domestic Work Employee Equality)
A HIA of the California Domestic Work Employee Equality, Fairness, and Dignity Act of 2011, May 2011. Domestic workers are hired to work within private homes to clean, cook, provide care to children and vulnerable adults. Their health may be substantially affected by the proposed legislation. The HIA was conducted on two of the twelve Assembly Bill 889 provisions. San Francisco Department of Public Health, 2011.
Conferences and Events in 2012
Do we have an obesogenic environment? 17th May, Hatfield
A free seminar to be delivered by Drs Wendy Wills and Susan Parham at the University of Hertfordshire on the consideration of public policy, planning, design, and other strategies that may support food-centred space. the workshop will explore structural, spatial planning and design factors that contribute to ‘obesegenic' environments for both adults and children.
Energy Future: The Role of Impact Assessment, 27 May - 1 June 2012, Portugal.
Organised by IAIA (32nd annual conference) the conference will consider the role of IA in energy in the short term and for future generations. The conference will be structured around four thematic streams: renewable energy, fossil fuels, electric powered transportation, and electric power.
Meeting to explore the effectiveness of HIA in Australia & NZ, 15th June, Sydney
The findings of a two year Australian Research Council study into the effectiveness of HIA will be presented at a one day meeting at the University of New South Wales, Sydney on Friday 15th June 2012 from 9am-4.30pm. Guest Speaker Andrew L. Dannenberg, MD, MPH, is an Affiliate Professor of environmental health and of urban design and planning at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Festival of Public Health, 2nd July, Manchester
This is the first Festival of Public Health at the University of Manchester & is organised in association with the Manchester Medicaal Society Public Health Forum. The theme is Prevention and Screening. Registration and submission for abstracts now open.
12th HIA International Conference, 29th-31st August, Quebec, 2012
The 12th International HIA Conference will be held in Quebec City, Canada. The theme for the conference is, “From One Continent to Another: How HIA Matters in Health in All Policies”. The preliminary program is available on the Conference Website and online registration is now open.
HIA 2012: 4th Asia-Pacific HIA Conference, October 9th-11th, 2012, Seoul.
This is the 4th Asia-Pacific HIA Conference. Instruction for abstract submission and HIA themes can be found at the Korean website. Participants are welcome to present papers (oral or poster presentation) on HIA-related topics and the call for abstracts is open until the end of July.
New Research in Public Health Conference, 23rd November, London
A National conference dedicated to new research in public health that aims to showcase the exceptional talent and creativity in the UK public health research community, across all aspects of public health and inclusive of all methodological approaches, with a special focus on the intersection between public health science and policy. Open for Abstract submissions. Organised by the RSM.
For more events and courses, see Networks & Events.
|
If you register with the HIA Gateway you will get a monthly email listing all the resources added to the site over the previous month. This will cover reports, guides, tools, links, evidence, events, training courses and more.
HIA Training Courses in 2012
Realising the full potential of SIA, 27th-28th May, Porto
An Intermediate course that provides an overview of current practice of Social Impact Assessment industry and that is consistent with IAIA’s International Principles for SIA. Addressed are the current issues and topics that are relevant to the business of managing of social impacts of planned interventions. The course provides frameworks and tools to consider issues such as social impact management plans, sustainable livelihoods, human rights, gender, free, prior and informed consent, agreement-making with Indigenous peoples, cumulative impacts, social investment partnerships, grievance mechanisms, and highlights emerging trends.
HIA Training course: Issues in HIA for the Energy Industry, 28th May 2012, Porto, Portugal
This foundation-level course is offered as a pre-conference course to the IAIA meeting in May. It intended to introduce participants to the value and use of HIA within the energy sector. A broad range of issues related to the use of HIA for energy projects will be explored: how to define health; the value that HIA generates for stakeholders; HIA methods; guidance for conducting, commissioning and evaluating HIAs; the benefits of stand-alone HIA vs. integrated assessment; and issues specific to indigenous populations. For further details see the IAIA website, or contact Francesca Viliani or Marla Orenstein.
HIA 5 Day Training Courses, starting 25th-29th June & 12th November, Liverpool
Two 5 day courses organised by IMPACT. The Course is aimed at all those whose current and future work is likely to require an understanding of the theory and practice of health impact assessment, for both commissioners and practitioners. HIA as presented on this course is based on a socio-environmental model of health, with an emphasis on qualitative evidence. Early bird registration is now available for delegates registering before 31st March. Contact IMPACT for more details and booking.
HIA 3 Day Training Course in Wales, 18-20th September
The Wales Health Impact Assessment Support Unit (WHIASU) is pleased to announce that they will be undertaking another 3 day HIA course in the picturesque location of Gregynog, Newtown, mid Wales. The course is aimed at practitioners who have some knowledge of HIA and the process and will arm them with the tools and practical skills in order to feel confident to undertake, review or be a part of a HIA. A pre-course introductory workshop will be offered to those new to HIA (if there is sufficient demand) on the afternoon of 17th September. The course is open to all but discounts are available for specific groups. See the WHIASU website for more details and booking form.
If you are running any HIA Training Courses or courses relating to aspects of HIA and would like to have them advertised here, please send details to the HIA Gateway .
Online HIA Training Courses or related resources
Healthy Places
A free online resource developed by the National Heart Forum and funded by the Department of Health (2011). See Guides for more information.
HIA for planners
Online course on HIA developed and funded by the University of the West of England (2011).See Training courses for more information.
Online HIA Introductory Training Course
Developed and organised by IMPACT. Next course starts end of February.See Training courses for more information.
E-learning course: Health in SEA
Free online course on health in Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). Developed by the West Midlands Public Health Observatory and funded by the Department of Health (2010). See Training courses for more information.
HIA of mining projects
The course is free but donations are encouraged. Developed at the WHO-PAHO Collaborating Center on Environmental and Occupational HIA and Surveillance at the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec (CHUQ), Canada and funded by Health Canada (2009). See Training courses for more information.
Introduction to HIA
A free interactive e-learning course by NHS Health Scotland (2007), an excellent short introduction to HIA. See Training courses for more information.
Built Environment & Public Health Curriculum: online course.
A US developed educational curriculum and website providing a critical overview of the built environment and related public health topics. This can be taught as individual modules, integrated into existing courses or studied as a complete course.
Want to join in the discussions on HIA?
Join the HIANET email discussion group - the international HIA mailing list for the methodological and practical advancement of HIA in the development of healthy public policies, projects and programmes. To join go to jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=HIANET and follow the instructions. If you wish to post anything please use: . Membership of the list will be processed/approved by IMPACT. If you have any problems please contact Andy Pennington .
Want to join an online forum and resource for MWIA?
Go to the Local Government Association run, “Knowledge Hub” and register with the site to access the Mental Well-being Impact Assessment Group. This is a place for to: learn about MWIA; discover what MWIAs are taking place in various settings and localities; build and share the knowledge and evidence base for MWIA; debate how to measure mental well-being; improve the impact and quality of MWIAs; and for MWIA practitioners to network and share experiences.
Gateway News
The gateway continues to be well used. Are you finding the resources you want in the gateway. If you have suggestions for improving the site please mail them to
Visits to the Gateway:
April - 2425 visits
March - 2647 visits
February - 2333 visits
January - 2603 visits
December - 1768 visits
November - 2556 visits
Wanted
Have you completed any HIA, SEA, IIA or MWIA reports, written any good guides or developed any tools for HIA or other Impact Assessments?
If so please share them with the HIA community by sending them to the HIA gateway .
|