Events
The Population Health Hub Lunch and Learn Programme
The Population Health Hub has been running a monthly virtual Lunch and Learn programme and will be updating the list below with upcoming sessions. Keep an eye out for topics like health literacy, social connection, participatory grant making, research skills, and more.
Got an idea for a future session? We’d love to hear it! Send your suggestions to: phh@cityandhackneyph.hackney.gov.uk
Upcoming Lunch and Learns:
Keeping Well This Winter | Wednesday 19 November, 12:00–13:00
As the days get colder, it’s important to think about ways to keep well and support those most vulnerable over winter. This session will share winter wellness tips, advice, and information on who is most at risk and why.
Delivered by: Carolyn Sharpe (Consultant in Public Health) and Ratidzo (Raz) Chinyuku (Senior Public Health Specialist), City & Hackney Public Health Team.
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An Introduction to Health Literacy | Wednesday 28th January 2026, 12:00–13:00
This session will introduce the concept of health literacy, its role in reducing health inequalities, and practical techniques to communicate complex information and empower informed decision-making.
Delivered by: Rachel Taylor, Population Health Hub Programme Officer, City & Hackney Public Health Team.
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Evidence into Action (1/3): Gathering Evidence, Tools and Resources | Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:00–13:00
Explore how to gather and use evidence effectively, including key resources and tools to support decision-making.
Delivered by: Missy Matz (Public Health Analyst, Population Health Hub) and Anna Garner (Head of Performance and Population Health).
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Evidence into Action (2/3): Applying Evidence and Gaining Insight | Wednesday 25th March 2026, 12:00–13:00
Learn how to turn evidence into insight and apply it effectively to inform decision-making.
Delivered by: Missy Matz (Public Health Analyst, Population Health Hub) and Anna Garner (Head of Performance and Population Health).
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Evidence into Action (3/3): Learning, Evaluating and Adapting | Wednesday 29th April 2026, 12:00–13:00
Discover how to evaluate evidence-informed decisions, learn from what works, and adapt approaches for continuous improvement.
Delivered by: Missy Matz (Public Health Analyst, Population Health Hub) and Anna Garner (Head of Performance and Population Health).
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A practical introduction to Ripple Effect Mapping
This in-person session will demonstrate a practical step by step guide to using Ripple Effect Mapping (REM) to capture the impact and tell the story of a variety of projects and community impact. Bring along your diaries, and details of key dates and events for your projects!
When and where:
Thursday 6th November, 9:30 – 12:30 | Pembury Community Centre, Dalston Lane, E8 1FA
For more information and to sign up, click here.
Finding, engaging and supporting the people you most want to reach, welcome and connect
An in-person interactive workshop to explore how to find & engage the people you most want to reach including those less likely to be known. Bring along examples of your comms and specific challenges on group spaces and behaviour.
When and where:
Wednesday 19th November, 1 – 4pm | Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Road, E8 3ND
For more information and to sign up, click here.
Resident involvement Community of Practice
This group has been set-up to bring together professionals from across the system who work with residents or who have an interest in resident involvement. It aims to support members to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in working collaboratively with residents; demonstrate the value of working in this way; and build connections with others doing similar work in order to share learning, best practice and resources.
Past events
Click here to see highlights from past events.