Events on Health

Careless: Why does no-one know about social care?

Tuesday 19th January, 2010

Ideas Space

This seminar will explore the reasons behind the low levels of public understanding for a tranche of public spending which is bigger than the entire budget for the Home Office, whilst suggesting possible solutions to its fundamental problems.

Tickets to this event are restricted - to apply for a place, please email events@policyexchange.org.uk

Effective & Efficient: Integration and the NHS

Tuesday 12th January, 2010

Ideas Space

In his animated presentation Michael told the story of reorganizing and reinventing Catholic Healthcare West out of a period of massive financial instability to become the 8th largest hospital system in the United States. Critical to their transformation has been streamlining their leadership, embracing innovation and monitoring and enforcing system-wide standards for quality, safety, patient and employee satisfaction and productivity. Around 60 people attended this event, hopefully taking away key lessons from overseas.

Putting the Patient First? End of Life Care in the UK

Monday 11th January, 2010

Ideas Space

Join Marie Curie Cancer Care and Policy Exchange to hear what Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley MP and the Conservatives have to say on end of life care.

To secure your place, please email events@policyexchange.org

Hospital or Home? Transforming long-term condition management through technology

Wednesday 24th June, 2009

The Ideas Space

Minimising the harms from alcohol

Monday 23rd February, 2009

The Ideas Space

Policy Exchange hosts a panel discussion on alchohol misuse, focusing on the costs of the 'binge drinking' culture and potential effective measures.

Round We Go: Curbing Problem Drinking

Tuesday 30th September, 2008

Conservative Party Conference Fringe 2008

Policy Exchange and SAB Millar host a public panel discussion on the best measures to curb problematic drinking and its side effects on both the individual and society at large.

You Are What We Speak: How Would a Tory Government Influence Public Health?

Monday 29th September, 2008

Conservative Party Conference Fringe 2008

Policy Exchange looks at the potential reforms and developments in the NHS under a potential future Conservative government.

Human Embryology

Thursday 15th May, 2008

The Ideas Space

Policy Exchange welcomes a panel of distinguished stakeholders discussing on the implications and importance of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill currently going through the Commons.

Trimming the fat to save £4.5 billion.

Tuesday 1st May, 2007

The Ideas Space

Policy Exchange host a public debate on child obesity.  If current trends continue childhood obesity will cost the nation £4.5 billion in three years. At least one primary school child in seven is now classed as obese.

NHS Independent Board Debate

Tuesday 28th November, 2006

The Ideas Space

Policy Exchange hosts a public discussion on proposals to establish an independent National Health Service management board, an idea mooted by both Government and Opposition.