IMPACT, the International Health Impact Assessment Consortium at the University of Liverpool, has opened the early bird registration for the next IMPACT Health Impact Assessment training course, which will run from 14th to 18th June. Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is currently the focus of considerable interest, and is being applied to relevant areas of public policy from international to local levels. The course is aimed at all those whose current and future work is likely to require an understanding of the theory and practice of health impact assessment, for both commissioners and practitioners. HIA as presented on this course is based on a socio-environmental model of health, with an emphasis on qualitative evidence. The information is delivered to delegates through a highly participative approach. It is important to the successful learning outcomes of the course that all delegates are prepared to join in the process.

IMPACT works with a range of partners including the World Health Organisation, the European Commission, Health Ministries, Regional Development Agencies, Primary Care Trusts, Local Authorities and private developers