Head in the sand or Line in the sand? A framework for a fair and sustainable health and care system

When

16/10/2014    
11:15 am - 12:45 pm

Where

Asa Briggs Lecture Theatre
Checkland Building, University of Brighton, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PH

Event Type

Head in the sand or Line in the sand? A framework for a fair and sustainable health and care system

A talk by Dr David Pencheon, Director of the NHS England/Public Health England Sustainable Development Unit

Do you want to understand the nature of the scientific evidence for describing the impact of climate change? Or relate that future impact to wider social and economic changes? Or understand the forces preventing empirical action on climate change? If so, this lecture and discussion could interest you.

As part of the MSc Public Health programme at BSMS, Dr David Pencheon, Director of the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) for NHS England and Public Health England and well–known public health specialist, will address an audience  on sustainability and climate change.

WHO FOR?

Any interested scientist, researcher, leader or opinion former engaged in the wider discussion on climate change and sustainability both within health and social care and in the environment.

Organised by the University of Brighton Attendance is free for all interested individuals.