Places and Spaces for Health and Wellbeing

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Places and Spaces for Health and Wellbeing 25 NOVEMBER 2013 COSLA CONFERENCE CENTRE, EDINBURGH

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: SHEILA BECK NHS Health Scotland

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DAVID MILLER The James Hutton Institute

Places and Spaces for Health and Wellbeing The health and wellbeing of a population is a key focus for any government as it is a key factor in any thriving nation. With this in mind it is widely recognised that many of the underlying determinants of inequalities in health and wellbeing are environmental, and the Scottish Government recognises that this has a significant impact on the health of Scotland’s people, and that action is required to create healthy environments for our population which are also safe and nurturing for our children and young people.

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There are a growing number and variety of organisations, including the Scottish Government agencies, NDGBs, private companies and charities, working in this field and looking at a variety of issues.

These issues include the association between health and access to green spaces, the benefits of play and the importance of walking areas. However, the relationships between quality and extent of green space, proximity to and use of such areas, and health outcomes, have yet to be quantified appropriately and the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood.

Who should attend this event?

This conference will examine the issues outlined above such as the connections between health and wellbeing, place making and use of urban open spaces. In addition, it will summarise the relationship between open space in relation to physical and mental health, and environmental, economic, social and cultural wellbeing, through expert analysis and evidence based case studies.

Spectrum Events produce conferences addressing issues and developments within a variety of fields including sustainability, building, planning, environment, funding and communities. Our events are designed to allow delegates to be informed on the issues in question by thought leaders and industry experts and also to engage with a variety of other stake holders and potential partners from across all the relevant industries and sectors to our subject matter. Our events, therefore, serve as genuine drivers for new business and new partnerships through wider cross-sector and inter-disciplinary interaction.

This event is of great relevance to: • local government planning or public health directors, managers or staff • central government planning or health and wellbeing professionals • town planners, planning consultants, health and wellbeing professionals • representatives from organisations working in public health, early years development, place making or the environment • Academics working in these same fields • Health and wellbeing, planning and environmental consultants

Agenda

25 NOVEMBER 2013 COSLA CONFERENCE CENTRE, EDINBURGH

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

Introduction

Creating the Right Infrastructure

Community Benefits

9:20

11:10 The transport policy mix: how best to create places for people Colin Reid,Docherty, Prof Iain Sustainability University ofManager, Glasgow

13:30 Using outdoor spaces to tackle inequality Euan Hall, Chief Executive, The Land Trust

Introduction from the Chair Craig McLaren, National Director, RTPI Scotland

The Wheatley Group

9:30

9:50

Opening Address SandyNeil Robinson, Alex MSP, Principal Cabinet Architect, Secretary for Health Scottish Government and Wellbeing (invited) Current Research Prof David Miller, The James Hutton Institute

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11:30 Places for walking Ian Findlay, Chief Executive, Paths for All • • •

10:10 The application of the evidence base Richard Tisdall, Director, Tisdall Associates • • •

Green space as primary prevention Exploring the missing link Using research at the sharp end

10:30 Q&A 10:50 Break

Improving local walking environments National, regional and local measures Encouraging more people to walk more often

11:50 Funding for Green Spaces and Infrastructure Neil Ritch, Colin McLean, DeputyofDirector, Scotland Head the Heritage Lottery The Big Lottery Fund, Scotland (Invited)

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13:50 The Importance of Good Quality Green Spaces for Children’s Health Sheila Beck, Principle Health Adviser, NHS Health Scotland • •

12:10 Q&A 12:30 Lunch

Restoring green spaces through cross sector collaboration Community involvement, volunteering and education programmes Practical examples of the link between green space and health

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The findings of the Good Places, Better Health initiative Green space impact on Neighbourhood Green space as a place to socialise, play and develop

14:10 Creating the Right Conditions for Play Marguerite Hunter-Blair, Chief Executive, Play Scotland • • •

The benefits of Strategically planning for play, The role of the national play strategy action plan Why the General Comment on Article 31 matters

14:30 Q&A 14:50 Closing remarks from the Chair 15:00 Close

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