We are delighted to invite you to the launch of the Centre for Health and Development, CHAD, a unique collaboration between Staffordshire University, Stoke- on- Trent City Council and Staffordshire County Council.

CHAD is a University-wide collaborative research centre developing the science and practice of health equity.

We are committed to ensuring that health equity research is relevant, accessible and meaningful to all. Working in partnership with local agencies and communities, we aim to ensure that CHAD research is community-led and makes a difference to people’s lives.

Our keynote speaker, Professor Sir Michael Marmot chaired the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health (2005-8). The British Government appointed him to conduct a review of social determinants and health inequalities, the resulting Marmot Review and its recommendations are now being implemented in three-quarters of local authorities in England.

17.00 arrival / registration

18.00 CHAD Launch

Welcome and Introductions:

Professor Liz Barnes, Vice Chancellor, Staffordshire University

Introduction to CHAD:

Professor Sian Griffiths, The Chinese University of Hong Kong & Chair of CHAD

Keynote Speaker:

Professor Sir Michael Marmot, UCL Institute of Health Equity, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

19.00 Book Signing of The Health Gap, by Professor Sir Michael Marmot

19.00 Refreshments, Canapés and Networking - The Science Centre Foyer

20.00 Close