17th annual Health Promotion Conference  

Health in All Policies: Strengthening Multisectoral Health Promotion in an Irish Context                                       

Wednesday 29th May, 2013       

This conference provides an important national platform for policy makers, practitioners and researchers to discuss and debate contemporary public health issues of national and international significance.  This year’s conference addresses the issue of Health in All Policies in the Irish context. The focus on health in all policies stems from the need target the key social determinants of health through integrated policy response across relevant policy areas with the ultimate goal of supporting health equity. The focus on supporting health equity across sectors is important for promoting the health of the population in Ireland. The meeting will present an international perspective of Health in All Policies as well as national efforts and practice and research evidence of cross-sectoral work.  [download registration form].

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSING DATE EXTENDED UNTIL 30TH APRIL 2013

Conference Venue:
The conference will be held in the Aras Moyola Building. National University of Ireland, Galway. Download a copy of the campus map here: [download]

Registration:
The conference registration rate is €100 and €50 for students and unwaged .  Please click on the following link to  the conference registration form  [download].  Please return the registration form by e-mail to hprcconferencenuigalway.ie or by post to Reserach Secretary, Health Promotion Research Centre, Aras na Coiribe, NUI Galway.  The conference fee does not include accommodation.

Abstracts for Poster and Oral Presentations: 
Closing date 30th April, 2013.  Poster/Oral Abstract Submission form [download].

Payments:
Delegates must pay by cheque or bank transfer before attending the conference.  A proforma invoice can be sent upon request.  

Conditions of Registration:
Delegates are expected to insure themselves against theft, loss, accidents and damage or medical expenses that may arise.  The organising committee does not accept responsibility for any of the above.  A confirmation email will be issued to your email address once you are registered.

Cancellation Policy:
Provided a written cancellation is received before May 16th, 2013, the full payment minus 20% for bank charges and handling will be refunded.  No refunds will be given after that date.  The cancellation policy applies to all reservations made.  No telephone cancellations will be accepted.  Submit cancellation in writing to the Conference secretariat hprcconferencenuigalway.ie

VISAs for non EU citizens:
Citizens of certain countries require a visa to enter into the Republic of Ireland. Please refer to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs website for further details:

http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8605

The Health Promotion Research Centre cannot assist participants with the visa application process.  Participants requiring a visa should ensure they allow sufficient time to complete the visa application process prior to the commencement of the conference.

Parking on Campus:
Limited parking will be available for conference delegates, on campus, Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 17.30.   Permits will be organised to facilitate access to two car parks for conference delegates.  All illegally parked vehicles, including cars not displaying a permit will be clamped.

Travelling to Galway:
Please click here for information on travelling to Galway including links to all Irish Airports.

For Further information please contact:

Research Secretary,                               E-Mail: hprcconferencenuigalway.ie
Health Promotion Research Centre,       Tel:   091-492722
Discipline of Health Promotion,              Fax:  091-494577 
Aras na Coiribe, 
National University of Ireland, Galway.

This conference is organised by the Health Promotion Research Centre at NUI Galway in collaboration with the HSE Population Health, Association for Health Promotion Ireland and the Health Promotion Policy Unit, Department of Health & Children, Dublin.

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