February 2003
Research and Teaching

Altogether Better

Dr Janet Henderson from the University's School of Health Studies recently presented at the 'Altogether Better' event held at Bradford City Stadium.

The aim of the event was to raise awareness of the lessons learned from the Bradford Health Action Zone (HAZ), which looks closely at improving health in deprived areas, and how the lessons can be applied to 'Neighbourhood Renewal'. 'Neighbourhood Renewal' is the government initiative for improving people's lives and reducing inequalities through empowering neighbourhoods. More than 100 delegates from the statutory and voluntary sectors in health and social care from across Bradford District took part in the programme, which included presentations, workshops and a panel discussion.

The programme was organised by Head of the Teaching Trust at Bradford City Primary Care Trust, Lynn Stinson, who also introduced the speakers at the conference.

The day began with talks from the Chief Executive of Bradford Vision, Sharmila Gandhi; and the Director of Neighbourhood Renewal, Elaine Appelbee; who emphasised the progress in innovative working already made in Bradford through partnership and community involvement.

Janet, who co-ordinated the evaluation of the Bradford HAZ, gave a presentation on the main findings and former researchers on the evaluation study - Alison Torn and Jane South - presented their studies on how to involve communities.

Janet said: "The evaluation aim was not just to look at the outcomes of projects and the overall impact of the Bradford HAZ but also to develop a culture of evaluative thinking in the health service. It's also important to learn over the long-term which practices work, for whom in the health service and its partners, and in what settings."

The delivery of Neighbourhood Renewal is co-ordinated by Bradford Vision, a local strategic partnership of all sectors across the Bradford District.

12 February 2003

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