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The HIA Gateway has become part of Public Health England, joining its Knowledge and Intelligence Team (West Midlands) but remains a national and international service (see below for more details). PHE is an executive agency of the Department of Health, England. The HIA Gateway 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).
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13th HIA 2013 International Conference – Geneva, Switzerland, 2-4 October 2013
The 13th International HIA Conference will explore the implementation processes leading through HIA towards Health in All Policies. Focus will be on HIA practice and quality, ethics and values, HIA for Health in All Policies, and new challenges. A pre-conference Introductory Workshop on HIA will be held on 2nd October. Abstract submission date is 31st May 2013. For more details see the conference website.
HIA Gateway update
The HIA Gateway is now part of PHE and will be accessible from the PHE portal in the near future (this will be on the Government (England) website under "Topic-Public Health"). In the meantime you can access the site using existing URLs or via a search engine (this access will remain). The term "HIA Gateway" will stay but may become "PHE HIA Gateway". The future of this website is now secure.
Some Recent Additions
ESRC Seminar 3: New modelling methods: what can qualitative data offer?
This is the 3rd seminar organised by the ESRCs in their series: Modelling on the Move: Towards Transport System Transitions? This seminar focused on how qualitative data may be used within transport modelling. ESRC, 2013.
HIA of Stockport’s Core Strategy
Working with NHS Stockport, the Health & Environment Advisor (Planning) undertook this HIA alongside other forms of appraisal, using a robust pro-forma designed by NHS Stockport’s HIA Team. The HIA is part of the Sustainability Appraisal. Stockport Council, 2010.
MHIA of use of arrests records in employment decisions: US
The specific question was: What is the impact on the mental health of a community when employers use arrest records in making employment decisions about members of that community?" The results of the MHIA indicated that proposed revisions to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Policy Guidance would have positive impacts on Chicago’s Englewood community. Institute on Social Exclusion (ISE), US Adler School of Professional Psychology, 2013
HIA of Doneraile Traveller accommodation proposal
An HIA of Cork County Council's (CCC) proposal to develop permanent and transient sites at Ballydineen. Evidence was collected on the potential health impacts from workshops, a literature review, and health profile. Recommendations related to the environment, safer neighbourhoods, community spirit, service provision, employment & local business opportunities and other issues. Dermot Glackin, HIA Ireland, 2008.
Global Burden of Disease Study, 2010
Life expectancy in the UK has improved over the last 20 years, but levels of ill health have not and the UK is now below average compared with 18 other countries on many important indicators. The Lancet. 2013.
ESRC Seminar 3: New modelling methods: what can qualitative data offer?
Includes 2 documents: “An Obesity and planning: workshop” report and a draft report, “The scope for tackling obesity in Medway through the built environment". The research report is a comprehensive review of current planning policy, evidence & opportunities, the workshop summarises the discussions based on this document. Nick Bundle, NHS Kent and Medway, 2013.
LINK to The Health Impact Project, US
A national initiative designed to promote the use of HIAs as a decision-making tool for policymakers. On the website you can access an interactive map where you can search HIAs by sector and by keywords. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, 2013.
Health and Garden Cities: health benefits (TCPA)
A re-publication of the pamphlet on the health benefits of Garden Cities by Norman Macfadyen. The paper highlights the health benefits of Garden Cities, and makes the bold claim that at the time of original publication ‘our Garden City conditions [were] the healthiest known in this country’. Garden Cities and Town Planning Association, Town and Country Planning Association, 2013.
Conferences and Events in 2013
Utopias in urban planning: Dreams and realities. 15 May, Stoke-on-Trent
Brian Jacobs, Emeritus Professor in Community Regeneration at Staffordshire University is giving an evening’s presentation on utopian dreams in planning. He will explore the legacy of garden cities, architectural modernism and the spread of suburbia in urban planning policy in the UK.
IAIA13 Impact Assessment: The Next Generation, 13-16th May 2013, Calgary, Canada.
Conference theme, The Next Generation, embraces the impact of current global change now and in the coming decades and how impact assessment (IA) itself will evolve as a result. Abstract submission opens 20th October, deadline 31st December; registration open February 2013.
LARIA annual conference 2013: How do we make a difference? 13-14th May, Manchester
LARIA's annual conference on how best to make evidence-based decisions and making the best use of evidence.
Weaving Wellbeing into a Neighbourhood, 21st May, London
A "walkshop" and debrief to consider what makes a healthy neighbourhood. Looking at one neighbourhood that has been changed, yet with still lots that can be done, and discuss how changes were brought about. Rethinking Cities.
Air Quality and Health Conference, 12th June, Newcastle
A one day course aimed at air quality and health planners and experts who are interested in learning more about air quality and health. University of Newcastle.
Sandwell Health’s Economic Other Summit (SHOES), 13th-14th June, West Bromwich
This year's theme is better evidence for better public health. What is the best evidence to take forward to better Public Health in local government in England? The 2 days feature eminent speakers from the world of national and international public health. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
The Role of Planning in the Health of People and Places, 18 June (am) - MADE offices, Birmingham
Public Health and Town Planning have common roots. The purpose of this seminar, organised by the Royal Town Planning Institute, West Midlands, is to explore the relationships that exist between health and planning and propose ways in which we can improve those relationships. Details to be announced.
Festival of Public Health, 4th July, Manchester
The 2nd Festival of Public Health at the University of Manchester. Deadline for early bird registratiion is 30th April and for abstract submission 31st May. For more details contact the Festival of public Health, UK.
Public Health England Annual Conference, 10-11th September, University of Warwick
The first annual conference for Public Health England with 5 themes: Improving the wider determinants of health; Health improvement; Health protection; Healthcare public health; and Emergencies/Global public health. Deadline for abstract submission is 3rd May.
13th HIA 2013 International Conference – Geneva, Switzerland, 2-4 October 2013
The 13th International HIA Conference will explore the implementation processes leading through HIA towards Health in All Policies. Abstract submission date is 31st May 2013. For more details see the conference website.
6th European Public Health Conference, Brussels, 13-16th November 2013
Themes are: Learning from the past, building the future; Population dynamics and public health; Using evidence for policy changes; On the development of people and institutions in public health; and Perspectives on past and future health actions in Europe. Abstract submission will open on 1 February and will close on 1 May.
For more events and courses, see Networks & Events.
Conferences and Events in 2014
Transport, Health and Environment, Paris, 14-16th April 2014
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50 new references added to the HIA Bibliography of published papers on HIA, MWIA and SEA since January 2013.
HIA Training Courses in 2013
European Summer School in Evidence Based public Health, 1-5th July, Liverpool
Organised by the University of Liverpool. The Summer School is ideal for: Researchers; Mid-career professionals working in public health institutions; and Students undertaking a Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology. Spaces are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
HIA 5 Day Training Course, 17th-21st June or 11 - 15th November, 2013, Liverpool
The Course is organised by IMPACT and 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. The course is for both commissioners, practitioners and those wishing to undertake HIAs. Early bird registration is available until the end of April for the May course and delegates can take advantage of a discounted hotel tariff. Contact IMPACT or by telephone +44(0)151-794 5004 for more information.
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 Courses: 15th April, 1st July 2013
Interested delegates should in the first instance contact IMPACT or call +44(0)151-794 5004 for more information and indicate which course they are interested in. Last registration date for the April course is 5th April.
HEAT Tool for cycling & walking: online training: 24th May, 27th June, 16th July
WHO/Europe’s HEAT for walking and cycling is an online resource to estimate the economic savings resulting from reductions in mortality as a consequence of regular cycling or walking. Registration is required.
Pilot of Comprehensive HIA Training course: 24th June 2013
IMPACT are piloting a online version of their 5 day comprehensive training course in June. For more details contact IMPACT or by telephone +44(0)151-794 5004.
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 Online Curriculum.
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 the Health and Planning Discussion Group (RTPI)?
The Royal Town Planning Association (RTPI) have a Health and Planning Linkedin Discussion Group (to replace the former Healthy Communities Group) to promote and improve dialogue between professionals of the planning and health communities, publicise events, and improve the RTPI’s understanding of health and planning issues to enable better informed responses to Government consultations. The group is open to anyone with an interest in planning and health issues. You can apply to join via the health topic page on the RTPI website.
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.
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Have you completed any HIA, SEA, IIA or MWIA reports, written any good guides or developed any tools for HIA or other Impact Assessments?
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