Session

The Power of Community Spirit

Sarah Fletcher, Chief Executive's Office, John Snow House, London E1 8AN, United Kingdom

APHA 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo

Abstract

Being halfway between a stranger and a friend

Maff Potts
Camerados, Leeds, United Kingdom

APHA 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo

Explore why a movement approach is more effective than an organisational one and discuss principles that can help people in communities connect better and get through tough times.

Systems thinking models (conceptual and theoretical models), applications related to public health

Abstract

Starting with communities – integration of community-centered approaches into public health, a UK perspective

Jane South, PhD, FFPH
Public Health England, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kingdom

APHA 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo

An overview how community-centered approaches can be used to promote health and reduce health inequalities. Drawing on evidence-based frameworks developed by Public Health England, the presentation will discuss how these can be applied in local public health systems to promote community resilience in the pandemic recovery. Future opportunities to build community-centered public health will be highlighted.

Diversity and culture Program planning Systems thinking models (conceptual and theoretical models), applications related to public health

Abstract

Community cohesion in times of covid (and beyond)

Christina Marriott, CEO RSPH
Royal Society of Public Health, Leeds, United Kingdom

APHA 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo

The presentation will look at the definition of ‘community spirit’, why its important and how its placed within the wider public health arena, including impact on marginalised groups.

Systems thinking models (conceptual and theoretical models), applications related to public health