The first strategic partnerships for health were formed around 20 years ago – intersectoral planning is recognised as an effective way of joining up agendas and resources and creating synergy. This lecture will explore the role of the new joint working arrangements for health across Northern Ireland. Participants will hear success stories from Norway on developing an Intersectoral National Strategy to reduce social inequalities. A number of ‘Readiness tools’ will also be presented to help organisations plan local commissioning priorities and assess the effectiveness of inter-agency partnership working.

Eddie Rooney, Chief Executive, Public Health Agency

Tone Torgersen, Senior Advisor, Norwegian Directorate of Health and Social Affairs

Janet Crampton, National Programme Manager, Department of Health Care Networks