Health Within and Beyond Welsh Borders August 2018
Global Disability Summit 2018 More on Page 4
Welcome
Welcome to the August issue of the IHCC European and international e-bulletin. This month’s issue will provide you with information on the launch of the new Global Disability Summit 2018 and Welsh activity within and beyond Welsh borders, in addition to opportunities. Follow the IHCC on Twitter for regular updates #IHCCWales and on the IHCC website.
Contents In Focus - Beyond Wales 4 In Focus - Within Wales 7 Opportunities 9
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Global Disability Summit 2018 On 24 July 2018 the UK government co-hosted its first ever Global Disability Summit with the International Disability Alliance and the Government of Kenya. The summit took place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London and brought together more than 700 delegates from governments, donors, private sector organisations, charities and organisations of persons with disabilities. The key objective of the Global Disability Summit was to deliver ambitious new global and national level commitments on disability inclusion. National governments and other organisations made 170 sets of commitments around the four central themes of the Summit: • • • •
Ensuring dignity and respect for all Inclusive education Routes to economic empowerment Harnessing technology and innovation
Two cross-cutting themes focussing on Women and girls with disabilities and conflict and humanitarian contexts, and data disaggregation were also highlighted. For more information on the Global Disability Summit, please visit the Gov.UK website. A summary of the commitments can also be found on the Gov.UK website. Keywords: international/global, policy, education
Low birth weight research presented at EuroHealthNet conference Representatives from Public Health Wales have shared the results of their research on reducing low birth weight at the EuroHealthNet Country Exchange Visit. Angela Jones, Consultant in Public Health for Cwm Taf Local Public Health Team, and Kathryn Ashton, Public Health Researcher, attended the EuroHealthNet conference in Paris on 12-13 June 2018. Angela Jones presented the findings from a range of evidence-based interventions undertaken in Cwm Taf which aimed to reduce the number of babies born at a low birth weight. These targeted the three main risk factors for low birth weight in Cwm Taf: teenage pregnancy, smoking and obesity.Following the introduction of these interventions the number of babies born at a low birth weight in Cwm Taf fell by 55 per year from 2012-2016. Angela Jones said: “Low birth weight is important as it is closely linked to increased infant mortality, developmental problems and life-limiting conditions. This research shows that targeting maternal risk factors has the potential to impact the number of babies born at a low birth weight. “It was exciting to be able to share the results of these interventions at an international event and showcase new public health research being undertaken in Wales.” The interventions presented at the EuroHealthNet conference were: • A multi-agency approach to reduce teenage pregnancy which included improved sexual health education and access to contraception targeted in areas with the highest teenage pregnancy rates. • The Models for Access to Maternal Smoking Cessation Services (MAMMS) which used a midwifery led flexible approach to smoking cessation • The “Bump Start” Healthy Lifestyle midwife and dietitian led weight management programme. For more information on the EuroHealthNet conference in Paris, please visit the EuroHealthNet website. Keywords: children and young people, research work
Case study of Public Health Wales’ the early intervention project has been published in World Health Organization EURO publication The World Health Organization (WHO) Europe has published a compendium of examples of building resilience at individual, community and system level. It describes the innovative, on-the-ground actions taken by 13 countries to create supportive environments for strengthening resilience and the links to health and well-being outcomes. A case study of the Early Intervention Project from Public Health Wales has been included, addressing the issue of childhood experiences, both negative and positive, and their impact on health and well-being. The case study highlights the current Welsh efforts to strengthen a holistic and intersectional approach to create supportive environments for health and well-being. To read the full publication, please visit the WHO EURO website. Keywords: child development, early years, evidence
WHO Director-General visit to Azerbaijan focused on the Sustainable Development Goals World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made his first official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, on 4-6 July 2018. He participated in the National Conference on Health Reforms in the context of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation. The Conference mapped out work towards achieving the SDGs at the national level. It was also aimed at synchronizing the global SDG targets and indicators with the country’s national priorities and development agenda Please visit the WHO EURO website to find out more information about the Director-generals visit to Azerbaijan. Keywords: international/global, sustainable development, World Health Organization
In Focus Within Wales
This section highlights recent examples of Welsh activity within our borders. This could take the form of collaborations, events and other work related to improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities in Wales.
Hossana Ethiopia Link Event in Betsi A successful Grand Round international health event focusing on the Hossana Hospital Ethiopia Link was held on 25th June 2018 at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The event, attended by medics, nurses, technicians and others with an interest in international health partnerships, provided an opportunity to hear about the fantastic work undertaken by Ethiopia Link colleagues at the Hossana Hospital, including providing practical assistance such as fixing their lift, adapting and mending medical devices, donating equipment and delivering training on managing critically ill adults and babies. It was clear from the presentations that the outputs of the Link work were mutually beneficial, as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) staff had learnt a lot about tropical medicine and related topics from the productive working relationships and friendships formed. The event was also an opportunity to thank Dr Kit Chalmers for her inspirational leadership of the Ethiopia Link, which she now hands over to Dr Tom O’Driscoll. For more information, please Glan Clwyd-Hossana Link website.
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Welcome to the team Kathryn Ashton is an experienced researcher working in the Policy, Research and International Development Directorate of Public Health Wales. She has worked as a Public Health Researcher for Public Health Wales since 2012. Her background is as a researcher in social sciences, social policy, criminology and statistics, having previously worked as a Senior Research Officer for the Office of National Statistics and as a Statistical Analyst for Statistics New Zealand. Kathryn has an MSc in Social Research Methods and a BSc First Class Honours in Social Policy and Criminology, both obtained from Cardiff University. Currently, Kathryn supports the research and evaluation activities of the International Team. Using appropriate research tools, Kathryn collates public health information and performs literature reviews to provide up to date intelligence to support the work of the team. Kathryn’s previous work has focussed on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the Night Time Economy and the evaluation of public health interventions, alongside working to develop research within the organisation. Kathryn has experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, evidence reviews and has expertise in research project management, research governance and ethics, survey methodology, qualitative interviewing and analysis.
Michael Darke joined the IHD team in 2018 as the International Health Policy Officer, continuing a long history of working within the NHS in Wales. Beginning his career in operations in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Michael moved to the UK Foundation Programme in a project management capacity, leading the Eligibility recruitment work stream, responsible for the recruitment of international students into the UK medical education system and the development of the governance systems to support that work stream with multi-agency stakeholders. Subsequently, Michael moved to Public Health Wales joining the Health and Sustainability Hub, responsible for engagement and the implementation of Sustainable Development principles and the world leading Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act across the organisation.
Opportunities For general information on European funding, read the IHCC European Funding Catalogue Part 1 on Horizon 2020 and the Third Health Programme, and Part 2 or visit the IHCC Website for more information on funding opportunities.
Funding Global Mental Health – call for proposals Medical Research Council Keywords: global/ international, mental health, mental well-being, evidence Closing date: 6 November 2018 For further information, please visit the Medical Research Council website. Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) UK Aid Keywords: international/ global, sustainable development, vulnerable groups Closing date: 27 September 2018 Please find more information on the UK Aid website.
Awards Our Health Heroes Award 2018 Skills for health Keywords: health professionals, training and skills, well-being, work, working age adult To keep up to date with the new developments of this award, please visit the Skills for Health website.
Contact Us Email International.health@wales.nhs.uk Telephone 02920 104 459 Post International Health Coordination Centre c/o Public Health Wales Capital Quarter 2 Tyndall Way Cardiff CF10 4BZ Website www.internationalhealth.nhs.uk Twitter @IHCCWales