CONTENTS BACKGROUND
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CONTEXT
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INTRODUCTION: Dr Ruth Hussey OBE. Regional Director of Public Health / Medical Director North West / Department of Health
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GLOBAL AND NATIONAL HEALTH INEQUALITIES REVIEW: Professor Sir Michael Marmot, University of Central London. Chair of the Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England.
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COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS discussion with Sir Michael Marmot
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INTEGRATED REGIONAL STRATEGY: HEALTH and the REGIONAL STRATEGY: Simon Crawshaw: Director of Corporate Development and External Affairs. 4NW Tracy Mawson: Head of Strategy, Northwest Regional Development Agency
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DISCUSSION GROUPS on the NATIONAL HEALTH INEQUALITIES REVIEW & REGIONAL STRATEGY PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES PAPER
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INVESTING IN HEALTH: Maria Duggan: Northwest Investing4Health Advisor
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NORTH WEST HEALTH COMMISSIONS John Schultz, Chief Executive Stockport MBC & chair of Greater Manchester Health Commission Steve Maddox: Chief Executive Wirral MBC & chair of Cheshire & Mersey Public Health Network (CHAMPS)
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PLENARY & NEXT STEPS: Dr Ruth Hussey & Professor Sir Michael Marmot
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APPENDICES • Delegate list • Speaker biographies • Table discussions feedback to conference • Glossary
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