Past Events

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: Wednesday 19th November, 1 – 4pm

A practical introduction to Ripple Effect Mapping

This in-person session demonstrated a practical step-by-step guide to using Ripple Effect Mapping (REM) to capture impact and tell the story of a variety of projects and community outcomes. Attendees brought along their diaries and details of key dates and events for their projects.

When and where:
Thursday 6th November, 9:30 – 12:30 | Pembury Community Centre, Dalston Lane, E8 1FA

Social Connections Showcase 2025

The City & Hackney Social Connections Showcase took place on Thursday 18 September 2025, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Frampton Park Baptist Church, Hackney (E9 7PQ).

Hosted by the Population Health Hub and local partners, the event brought together residents, organisations, and community groups to celebrate and explore the work being done to strengthen social connections across City and Hackney. The evening featured inspiring presentations, interactive stalls, and creative activities, with food and drinks provided.

Summer System Social

The City & Hackney Summer System Social on Tuesday 15th July was in collaboration with the Hackney Council for Voluntary Services (HCVS).  This event provided a chance to network and catch up with colleagues over drinks and snacks.  The social was held in The Garden of Earthly Delights, 161 Graham Rd, London, E8 1BT.

Population Health Hub Showcase Event 2024

The 2024 Population Health and Inequalities Showcase brought together partners from across the health and care system in Hackney and the City of London to showcase the incredible work happening locally; increase awareness of the resources and tools to improve population health and support connections between partners working to reduce inequalities.

Thank you to those who presented and everyone who attended and made it such a memorable evening! 
If you were unable to attend, you can still see the event programme here, and we’ve included some photos and feedback below.

Event Feedback

  • Well done for the excellent showcase evening! …it was a really good mix of people in the room and I made some helpful connections.
  • Great to hear about the work taking place and really appreciated the chance to connect face to face with colleagues working in this space.
  • Such a fun night and it was great to put some faces to names…I made several really helpful connections.
  • I felt really validated by it.
  • A really inspiring and well managed event last night…I feel very lucky to be part of such an amazing community of people so committed to reducing health inequalities.

In order to build on the collective learning and energy sparked during the event, we will be launching a monthly, online Lunch and Learn Programme.  

PHH Lunch and Learns

1. How to measure impact better – support with evaluation (Weds 6 Nov 2024, 12-1pm, 1:1 surgeries on Weds 6 Nov 2024, 1-3pm). This session was delivered by Anna Garner, Head of performance and population health.

2. An introduction to the MATCH (Embedding Health Equity) Programme and what has been delivered so far (Weds 4 Dec 2024, 12-1pm) This session was delivered by Joia De Sa, Consultant in Public Health.

3. How to carry out literature reviews – introducing a toolkit to support this (Weds 5 Feb 2025, 12-1pm, 1:1 surgeries on Thurs 6 Feb 2025, 9am-12pm) This session and was delivered by Melissa Matz, Public Health Analyst.

4. An introduction to the City and Hackney Population Health Hub and a conversation on how to start thinking about inequalities in your work (Weds 5 March 2025, 12-1pm) This session was delivered by the Population Health Hub Team.

5. Health inequalities in City and Hackney, and how we can use data to help (Weds 2 Apr 12-1pm) This session was delivered by Evelina De Angelo Cheong, Performance & Population Health Senior Officer.

6. How to carry out qualitative research to support and improve service improvement (Weds 30 Apr 2025, 12-1pm) This session was delivered by Joia De Sa, Consultant in Public Health.

7. Working Better, Together: An exploration of sharing power and working in partnerships with residents to reduce health inequalities in City & Hackney – Learning from the MATCH programme. (Weds – 2nd July 12- 1PM) This session was delivered by Sally Altan, Resident Engagement Lead and Volunteer Centre Hackney.

8. Participatory Grantmaking: Shifting decision making from organisations to people and communities (Weds 17th Sept – 12 – 1pm) | This Lunch and Learn session, led by Thomas Shore, Grants and Investment Manager with Community Partnerships and Public Health, explored what participatory grantmaking is, the benefits of this approach, how to run it, and how it can help build equity into decision-making processes.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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).

12. 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).

13. 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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